Learn English Podcast Learn Advanced English Through Maya Angelou’s Life Story
📖 In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, we explore the life and legacy of Maya Angelou and the true story behind why her most famous book, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, has been banned in some places.
– Learn who Maya Angelou was and why she is important in U.S. history – Understand what a banned book is and why some books are removed – Listen to and break down the poem “Caged Bird” – Learn important vocabulary from poetry and real life – Improve your listening, comprehension, and cultural knowledge – Perfect for B1–B2 English learners
This episode uses real American history and literature to help you grow your vocabulary, practice listening, and understand deeper meaning in English.
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📜 SOURCES
Caged Bird Poem: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48989/caged-bird
Oprah Winfrey Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CphS2AKUB1M
Inauguration Poem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59xGmHzxtZ4
📝 Vocabulary list:
1) Banned book – a book that has been removed from libraries or schools.
2) Struggles – difficult experiences or challenges.
3) Traumatic – very shocking or upsetting, causing lasting emotional pain.
4) Speak out – to say what you think openly, especially about something wrong or unfair.
5) Civil Rights Movement – the social movement in the U.S. fighting for equal rights for African Americans in the 1950s–60s.
6) Memoir – a book that someone writes about their own life and experiences.
7) Honorary degree – a special academic award given to someone for their achievements.
8) Analogy – A comparison between two things to help explain something.
9) Leap – to jump with energy or joy.
10) Seldom – almost never; rarely.
11) Rage – very strong anger.
12) Long for – to strongly want or desire something, especially something hard to get