2021-07-11 Time to Get ‘Back on That Horse’
And now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language. Sometimes we explain where they come from and…
2021-07-04 It’s Time for Your ‘Day in the Sun’
And now, welcome to Words and Their Stories. On this show we explore words and expressions in American English. We sometimes explain where they come from. We give examples and…
2021-06-27 You Don’t Have to Sing to ‘Preach to the Choir’
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore words and expressions in the English language. Today, we talk about a type of shared…
2021-06-20 Funny, Or Not So Funny, Things Dad Say
And now Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English! On this program we explore words and sayings in American English. In the United States, we celebrate Father’s Day on…
2021-06-13 ‘Stepping-Stone’ Is a Way Up and Out
And now, welcome to Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore words and expressions in the English language. Today we begin our story in…
2021-06-06 Falling ‘Down the Rabbit Hole’
And now, welcome to Words and Their Stories, aprogram that explores words and expressions in the English language. On this program, we give examples and notes on usage. And when…
2021-05-30 Deciding by a ‘Flip of a Coin’
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program we talk about words and expressions from the English language. We also give examples on how to…
2021-05-23 What Happens When Insects Get in Our Idioms?
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Insects — or bugs as we generally call them — are of course necessary in the natural environment. But they…
2021-05-16 Don’t Get Caught in a ‘Whirlwind’
Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. When we talk about weather, a whirlwind is a very strong wind that moves in a spinning or swirling motion. Whirlwinds…
2021-05-02 What It Means to Be a ‘Stick in the Mud’
And now Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. In many places in the world, spring brings a lot of rain. And this can lead to a lot of…
2021-04-25 Be Brave: ‘Go Out on a Limb’!
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore words and expressions in American English. For half the planet, it is springtime. That means…
2021-04-18 Time to ‘Get Your Hands Dirty’
And now Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore words and expressions in American English. Today, you might want to roll up your sleeves.…
2021-04-11 ‘Climbing the Ladder’ to Success
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore words and expressions in American English. Ladders help us reach high places … in more…
2021-04-04 Making Things ‘from Scratch’
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Some people get great joy and satisfaction from doing things by themselves. That is why DIY, or do-it-yourself, projects are…
2021-03-28 What Is NIMBY?
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Today, we are going to talk about the idea of community and neighborhoods. Where we live can make a difference…