Welcome back, Travelers. One last time. Pack your bags. We're heading west. This is the final episode of our state name series. Hi, I'm Georgiana, and I'm back with a new episode of the Speak English Now podcast,

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Today, we'll visit the Southwest and the West.

In the Southwest, we have Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. And in the west we have Alaska, Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

That's 15 states in total.

Today we'll take a closer look at Texas, Arizona, Colorado, California, Oregon, and Washington.

You'll hear Spanish words, Native American roots, and even stories of gold and mountains.

Let's enjoy our last adventure together. The West is calling.

So far, we've traveled through the southeast, the northeast, and the Midwest. Today we're

heading west, to the southwest and the west.

This area is full of deserts, mountains, gold rush history, Hollywood, and a lot of sunshine.

And of course, the state names are just as fascinating. Let's start with Texas.

The name comes from the cattle language. It means friends or allies. When Texans say,

Howdy partner, they really mean it.

Now, Arizona.

This name probably comes from Spanish words that mean aridzone, a dry place.

If you've ever seen pictures of Arizona with deserts and the

Grand Canyon, you know it fits perfectly. Arid means very dry. That's why Arizona means dry land.

But at the same time, it has some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world.

Next stop, Colorado.

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