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20 Great American Cities (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Feb 19, 2018
There are plenty of great cities in the USA. We’re visiting many of them through posts and videos to give you a tour of the States and help you practice your English at the same time. In Part One, we took a look at some cities on the East Coast, in the Midwest, and in…
20 Great American Cities (Part One) Posted by sasha on Jan 29, 2018
There are many great cities in the USA. From the capital of DC all the way to the glitz and glamor of LA, there are incredible cities all over the country. Most cities in the US have their own unique nickname, such as the Big Apple for New York or the Windy City for Chicago…
Great American Cities – Nashville Posted by sasha on Apr 10, 2017
We’re staying in the south on our trip around the great cities of the USA. This time, we’re off to a city that’s all about the music – Nashville. Name – The city was named after Francis Nash, a general during the Revolutionary War. He was one of only ten Patriot generals who died in…
Great American Cities – Austin Posted by sasha on Feb 27, 2017
After visiting New Orleans, our journey to the many great American cities heads even further south. This time, we’re going to a place famous for BBQ, music, and being weird – Austin. Name – The city is named after Stephen F. Austin, who is known as the “Father of Texas.” He was an empresario (someone granted…
Great American Cities – New Orleans Posted by sasha on Jan 17, 2017
Our journey around Great American Cities continues with a trip down south to New Orleans. Known for its music, cuisine, and wild nightlife, it’s a city that attracts millions every year. Name – The city originally had a French name (La Nouvelle-Orléans), as it was named after the Duke of Orleans. It later had a Spanish…
Great American Cities – Denver Posted by sasha on Oct 12, 2016
After exploring the Pacific Northwest in Seattle, Portland, and Bend, we’re headed to the Rocky Mountains and the great city of Denver. Name – The city’s name was chosen at the time to honor the governor of the Kansas Territory where it was located. His name was James W. Denver. The founder of Denver hoped…
Great American Cities – Portland Posted by sasha on Sep 15, 2016
From Seattle, we’re traveling less than 200 miles to our next Great American City – Portland. A city that’s proud of being green, artistic, and weird, it’s certainly one of the most interesting cities in the country. Name – Unlike some of the cities we’ve covered so far, there isn’t really an interesting story behind…