Words And Their Stories (词汇掌故)

2018-02-25 Do You Know Which Way the Wind Blows?

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories, our weekly show about common expressions in American English. Wind…

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2018-02-18 ‘When Life Gives You Lemons …’

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. There are several kinds of citrus fruit. The most common are limes,…

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2018-02-11 Pulling on Your ‘Heartstrings’

And now, it's time for Words and Their Stories -- our weekly program about common, everyday expressions in American English.…

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2018-02-04 Rats!

Now, Words and Their Stories, a weekly program from VOA Learning English. Today we will be talking about a hated…

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2018-01-28 Have You Ever ‘Spilled the Beans?’

Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. Beans are a popular food in many countries. From black to…

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2018-01-21 Don’t Play Poker? You Still Can ‘Pass the Buck’

Now, it's time for Words and Their Stories. Each week, we try to have a new story. In these stories,…

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2018-01-14 Time to Get ‘Cozy!’

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this program we discuss the meaning and usage of…

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2018-01-07 ‘Cold Feet’ and Other Cold Body Expressions

And now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Cold weather has a great effect on how our…

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2017-12-31 How Will You ‘Ring in the New Year?’

Hello and welcome to the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Everyone around the world celebrates the New…

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2017-08-20 Seeing an Eclipse Is Good! Being Eclipsed Is Not

Hello and welcome to Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore the origin and…

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