Words And Their Stories (词汇掌故)

2017-07-23 Why Is ‘Colonel’ Pronounced ‘Kernel?’

Welcome to Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore the origin and history of…

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2017-07-16 ‘The World Is Your Oyster!’

Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore common expressions in American English. On…

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2017-07-09 What Is Your Body Language Really Saying?

Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. On this program we explore words and common expressions in…

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2017-07-02 ‘To Err Is Human …’

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this program we explore the origins of common expressions…

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2017-06-25 Where Is the ‘Bone of Contention’ Located?

Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. Has there ever been one issue that has caused trouble…

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2017-06-18 No Guts, No Glory!

Now, from VOA Learning English, it's time for Words and Their Stories. This program explores common expressions in American English.…

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2017-06-11 Which Came First — the Chicken or the Egg?

Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. In the English language, some animals have come to represent…

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2017-06-04 Shark! Dangerous in the Water and in English

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this weekly show, we tell about commonly used American…

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2017-06-03 From Chihuahua to Wisconsin: America’s Most Misspelled Words

Hello and welcome to Words to the Wise. I'm Pete Musto. In the studio with me is Learning English intern…

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2017-05-28 Deadline: A Common Word from the Civil War

On the last Monday in May, people in the United States celebrate Memorial Day. This federal holiday honors members of…

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