Category: Words And Their Stories (词汇掌故)

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Playing cards is a popular pastime for people of all ages. Some games are easy, while others are complex. And…

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. With a new project, you may want to start with energy and excitement. If that is the case, you could…

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Today we are talking about the term “rub.” While this three-letter word is small, it should not be seen as…

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give examples and notes on usage. Many…

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Laws help to keep society running smoothly. They help to keep things in order. So, when we talk about law…

And now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. We all make mistakes. So, we have the expression to err is human. People who accept responsibility or blame will…

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Butterflies are delicate insects. Their wings are thin and can be easily damaged. So, how can a butterfly cause major…

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Many English expressions and idioms use parts of the body to describe things unrelated to the body. For example, a…

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. One of the best things about traveling to a new country is learning about new traditions and customs. They can…

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give examples, notes on usage, and sometimes,…

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Learning a language is difficult. Sometimes it requires a plan and resources. But it also usually requires hard work. People…

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Swimming is a great exercise for staying healthy. But it can also be a life saving skill and help to…

Now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. In life, there are times when we lose our way, both literally and figuratively. We might get lost walking in the…

And now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give examples, notes on usage and sometimes…

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Today we talk to you about expressions dealing with payback, getting even, and revenge. When a person wants to even…