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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
2015-05-31 Words That Are Their Own Opposites
And now, Words and Their Stories, a VOA Learning English program about American expressions. When you are learning a language,…
2015-05-24 Hold Your Horses!
Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. Whoa, whoa boy! Whoa! Today, we tell all about horse…
2015-05-17 Common French Words in American English
Now, the VOA Learning English program “Words and Their Stories.” Bonjour! Just kidding. We are speaking English. But today we…
2015-05-10 Not All Mother Expressions Are As Nice As Mom
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Each week at this time, we tell about everyday expressions…
2015-05-03 S.O.S. – In Other Words, Help!
Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. Different people have different ways of saying things – their…