Words And Their Stories (词汇掌故)

2023-11-25 Take a Moment to ‘Count Your Blessings’

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. There are certain times of the year when we stop and…

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2023-11-18 ‘State-of-the-Art’ Is the Best of Its Time

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore words and expressions in the English language.…

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2023-11-11 Are You ‘Sitting Pretty’?

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Today we talk about being in a good place. And we…

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2023-11-04 ‘Straight from the Horse’s Mouth’

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On today’s show, we will be talking about an animal that is…

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2023-10-28 ‘Birds of a Feather …’

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language.…

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2023-10-21 How Do You Define Success?

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. We all want to be a success in life. But success can…

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2023-10-14 The Bad Side of Roses

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On today’s program, let’s talk about flowers; but not just any flowers…

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2023-10-07 How Do You Stay ‘In Shape’?

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language.…

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2023-09-30 ‘Boilerplate’ Language Is All Business

And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Today we talk about a type of writing -- boilerplate. Boilerplate language…

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2023-09-23 No Need to ‘Gild the Lily’

Now it's time for Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore words and expressions in the…

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