Learn English Podcast How the Navajo Code Talkers Helped Win World War II (Learn English Through Stories)
🪖 Learn English through the incredible true story of the Navajo Code Talkers, the Native American Marines who created an unbreakable communication system during World War II. This episode explains how the Navajo language became a secret military code, why it could not be cracked, and how these men helped win major battles in the Pacific. You’ll hear about Navajo Nation, the history of the language, and the intense secrecy surrounding the Code Talkers’ work after the war. This lesson is designed for B1–B2 English learners who want to improve listening comprehension while exploring real American history and culture. Follow along with the vocabulary list to review key words and expressions after listening.
đź“ť Vocabulary List:
1) Tribe – A group of people who share the same culture and traditions
2) Native American – Indigenous peoples of North America
3) Indigenous – The original people of a place
4) Secretive – Keeping information hidden
5) Boarding school – A school where students live
6) Revitalize – To bring new life or energy to something
7) Crack a code – To figure out a hidden message
8) Decipher – To translate or understand coded language
9) Layered – Having more than one level of meaning
10) Declassified – No longer kept secret by the government
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