The Names We Speak: Native American Words on the Map | English Listening Practice

**This episode is designed for A2–B2 learners who want clear and natural English listening practice through real cultural topics.Many of the place names we use every day—like Michigan, Dakota, and Chicago—come from Native American languages. In this episode, we explore the rich history and cultural meanings behind U.S. states, cities, and landmarks named by Indigenous peoples. You'll also hear how Native stories and legends helped shape the American landscape and the English we use to describe it.Website: https://www.sharing-english.com/podcastSources:National Park Service on Sleeping Bear Dunes & Anishinaabek culture & treaties: https://www.nps.gov/slbe/learn/historyculture/anishinaabek-culture.htmOjibwe & Mackinac Island etymology: https://www.michigan.org/article/trip-idea/how-did-michigan-cities-get-their-names https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mackinac_Island,_Michigan Legends and meanings (Sleeping Bear, Mackinac):  www.mythfolks.com/michigan-folklore Music: "Cherish" by Sascha EndeLink: https://ende.app/en/song/498-cherishLicense: https://ende.app/en/standard-license