Words And Their Stories (词汇掌故)

2015-08-09 Mortgage and Other ‘Death’ Words

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Part of the "American Dream" is to own a home.…

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2015-08-02 Let’s Go on a Space Trip!

For this Words and Their Stories, we leave Earth and travel deep in space. "... five ... four ... three…

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2015-07-26 ‘You’re Giving Me the Creeps!’

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Americans can sometimes begin a sentence with the words "You're giving…

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2015-07-19 OK, Okay, Okey-Dokey Are A-Okay

Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. Millions of people all over the world use the word okay. In fact,…

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2015-07-12 What Is That Thing Called?

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. It has happened to all of us. You want to talk…

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2015-07-04 Independence Day

Hello and welcome to the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Independence Day is a huge celebration in…

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2015-06-28 Don’t Be Caught With Your Pants Down

Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. Have you ever considered all the English expressions that include…

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2015-06-21 Celebrating Fathers!

Now, the VOA Learning English program, "Words and Their Stories." On the third Sunday in June, Americans take time to…

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2015-06-14 Let the Sun Shine In

Now, Words and Their Stories, a VOA Learning English program about American expressions. I'm Anna Matteo with expressions using the…

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2015-06-07 Maverick, A Truly American Word

Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. Our word today is "maverick." A maverick describes a person…

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