Iowa is tucked away in the heart of the American Midwest, and it's often called the corn state.
It produces more corn than any other U.S. state.
But there's so much more to Iowa than just rows and rows of crops and tractors.
With its charming small towns, its deep-rooted traditions, and surprising cultural diversity,
Iowa has a very quiet magic that can often fly under the radar.
One of the small towns that we'll talk about today is West Liberty,
and it's where today's guest Bethany Anderson lives.
Bethany grew up in Iowa and now runs Anderson Language Center,
where she teaches English to Spanish speakers living in the United States.
We'll explore Iowa through her eyes.
You'll learn about county fairs, which are a big deal.
You'll hear what life is like growing up in a small town in Iowa.
And you'll hear quite a bit about the culture.
Let's discover Iowa with Bethany.
Hi, everybody.
My name is Shauna, and this is the American English Podcast.
My goal here is to teach you the English spoken in the United States.
Through common expressions, pronunciation tips, and interesting cultural snippets or stories,
I hope to keep this fun, useful, and interesting.
Let's do it.