American English Podcast

182 - Discover Nebraska with Tanya Jordening

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Feb 12, 2025
Tanya Jordening, an ESL teacher and language coach from Nebraska, shares her vibrant experiences growing up in the heartland. She delves into the rich farming culture and the strong work ethic ingrained in locals. Tanya reminisces about nostalgic farm life, contrasting playful city-kid dynamics with the responsibilities of rural living. The conversation touches on cultural traditions, from tailgating at football games to winter family TV nights, all while highlighting unique Nebraska attractions. It's a delightful, heartwarming journey through Nebraska's charm!
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Tanya's Home

  • Tanya Jordening has lived in nine US states.
  • She considers Nebraska home, where most of her family still lives, despite not living there currently.
INSIGHT

Nebraska Accent

  • Nebraskans have a relatively neutral American accent.
  • Farming vocabulary influences their speech.
ANECDOTE

Nebraska's Location

  • Nebraska is centrally located in the United States, north of Kansas.
  • Tanya jokes about people claiming to be Midwestern when they are geographically further east.
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