America: a Country, a Continent, and a Complicated Word | English Listening Practice

What does the word America really mean? In this episode of the Sharing English Podcast, we explore the history behind the name, why it can refer to both a continent and a country, and why people around the world understand it differently. We’ll look at the origins of the word, the naming of the United States of America, and the ongoing debate about what to call people from the country. Along the way, I also share a personal story about how this conversation first came up while I was teaching abroad.Website:https://www.sharing-english.com/podcastMusic: “Cherish” by Sascha Ende https://ende.app/en/song/498-cherishLicense: https://ende.app/en/standard-license