Category: Words And Their Stories (词汇掌故)

And now Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. Springtime is a time of renewal and growth. Many plants end their long winter sleep and form new buds and…

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Today we talk about a color found all throughout nature – green! Green is also very common in American English.…

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Food is a popular subject with many people around the world. It is fun to talk about our favorite dishes.…

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Technology is always progressing. Today, many modern devices can be controlled by touch or voice. This has led to some…

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. From above, birds must have a wonderful view of the world below. Flying over everything at such a height gives…

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. In American English, we use many expressions to describe when two people have a lot of similarities or are very…

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. Today…

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Today we talk about our busy lives. Many people have family and work responsibilities. We might have religious or community…

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. In life, some of our decisions and actions are well thought out. They involve research, examination, and time for thought.…

Now, from VOA Learning English, it’s time for Words and Their Stories. If this is your first time with us, this program explores words and expressions commonly used in American…

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. One of the most popular sports in the United States is American football. In the U.S., “football” is a sport…

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. During a new year, many of us decide to try something new. With a new year’s resolution, we resolve to…

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. In many parts of the world, temperatures are dropping for the winter season. But even for those in warm weather,…

From “brat” to “brain rot” and “polarization,” word experts agree that social media and politics have driven conversations that use these terms. Here are their selections for word of the…

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…