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EPISODE · Sep 18, 2025 · 11 MIN

What’s the 4th Major U.S. City? | English Listening Practice

from The Sharing English Podcast · host Freya Yskes

**This episode is designed for A2–B2 learners who want clear and natural English listening practice through real cultural topics.Almost everyone agrees that New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago are the top three U.S. cities. But who’s number four? That’s where the debate begins.In this episode of The Sharing English Podcast, we explore the viral question: What’s the fourth major U.S. city? From Houston’s population and economic power, to Washington, D.C.’s political influence, San Francisco’s tech and culture, Atlanta’s role in business and civil rights, Boston’s history and universities, Detroit’s music and sports legacy, and Las Vegas’s international recognition—each has a claim to the spot.Along the way, we’ll talk about what makes a city “major”: size, economy, politics, culture, or global image. And of course, I’ll share my own pick for the number four city.Question for listeners: Who do you think deserves that spot?Website: www.sharing-english.com/podcast Music: "Cherish" by Sascha EndeLink: https://ende.app/en/song/498-cherish License: https://ende.app/en/standard-license 

**This episode is designed for A2–B2 learners who want clear and natural English listening practice through real cultural topics.Almost everyone agrees that New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago are the top three U.S. cities. But who’s number four? That’s where the debate begins.In this episode of The Sharing English Podcast, we explore the viral question: What’s the fourth major U.S. city? From Houston’s population and economic power, to Washington, D.C.’s political influence, San Francisco’s tech and culture, Atlanta’s role in business and civil rights, Boston’s history and universities, Detroit’s music and sports legacy, and Las Vegas’s international recognition—each has a claim to the spot.Along the way, we’ll talk about what makes a city “major”: size, economy, politics, culture, or global image. And of course, I’ll share my own pick for the number four city.Question for listeners: Who do you think deserves that spot?Website: www.sharing-english.com/podcast Music: "Cherish" by Sascha EndeLink: https://ende.app/en/song/498-cherish License: https://ende.app/en/standard-license

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