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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
2017-05-21 Circle Your Wagons
Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore words and expressions that Americans use…
2017-05-14 Don’t Put Yourself “Behind the Eight Ball”
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this program, we tell about expressions and how they…
2017-05-07 Who’s in Your Inner Circle?
Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. On this program we explore the origins and usage of…
2017-05-06 ‘Stressing Out’ on Words to the Wise
Welcome back to Words to the Wise. I’m Caty Weaver. Bryan Lynn is in the studio with me. Hi Bryan!…
2017-04-29 Going to College on ‘Words to the Wise’
Today’s we are going to school on ‘Words to the Wise.’ I’m Caty Weaver. Here with me in the Learning…
2017-04-30 The Lunatic Fringe: Life on the Edge of Society
Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. On this program we talk about common expressions in American…
2017-04-23 Cross Your Heart
Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. The cross is an ancient symbol in many cultures and…
2017-04-22 Dictionary.com’s New Words to the Wise
Welcome to another edition of Words to the Wise! Languages, as you all know, are always changing. Last month, we…
2017-04-16 English Expressions Grow in the Garden
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. As the weather turns warmer, many people love to head…
2017-04-09 Show Your Team Spirit!
From VOA Learning English, this is Words and Their Stories! On this program, we talk about origins and usage of…