<p>Kentucky is a special state in the southeastern part of the United States. It has beautiful hills, big horse farms, and fun cities. People call it the "Bluegrass State" because of the pretty bluegrass that covers its fields. Kentucky is famous for horse racing, especially the Kentucky Derby. The horses run really fast at Churchill Downs in Louis ... Show More
Apr 2014
AEE 104: Andrea Giordano Explains Appalachian English and Living in Kentucky
Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribeWhat do you know about Appalachian English and the culture of Kentucky, USA? You probably know a lot about California, New York, or maybe even Texas, but did you know that there are other interesting regions ... Show More
17m 15s
Apr 2025
⭐ Feature: The Kentucky Derby
Big hats, and the most exciting two minutes in sports—yep, we're headed to Kentucky! 🏇 In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Kentucky Derby, an iconic horse racing event that’s been captivating crowds since 1875. From fancy fashion and mint juleps to cigar traditions and ... Show More
31m 19s
May 2023
144.2 - The Kentucky Derby
At the beginning of May every year, horse racing season begins. In the U.S., it starts off with The Kentucky Derby, a horse race that is often referred to as “the most exciting two minutes of sports.” 🐎
Since 1875, eager spectators have been pouring into Churchill Downs in Loui ... Show More
28m 44s
Sep 2025
How the Kentucky Derby Became a Thing
We’ve all been there, right? You wake up one day, and you say: “You know what? Forget work! It’s so nice outside. I want to put on a fancy hat, watch a bunch of horses run around in a circle, and gamble. Like they do in Europe.” In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max learn how the ... Show More
37m 49s
Sep 2025
#355 US State Name Stories – Southeast
Are you ready for a trip through the United States? Pack your bags — because today we're starting a special journey! In this first episode, we'll travel to the Southeast: Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama. Next time, we'll continue our trip to the Northeast, then to the Mi ... Show More
13m 9s