2013-12-08 Let’s Get Down to Brass Tacks!
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. Our expression today is “getting down to brass tacks.” It…
2013-12-01 Don’t Let the Cat Out of the Bag!
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. Different people have different ways of saying things — their…
2013-11-24 Words and Their Stories: Computer Terms
Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Computer technology has become a major part of people’s lives.…
2013-11-17 Your Idea Will Not Wash. And, Let’s Talk Turkey!
I’m Susan Clark with the Special English program Words and Their Stories. Young Mr. Smith had an idea for his…
2013-11-10 It’s Not Worth a Hill of Beans!
Now, the VOA Special English program, WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. (MUSIC) In the early days of human history, people survived…
2013-11-03 A Bad Taste in My Mouth
Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. People use their mouths for many things. They eat, talk,…
2013-10-27 Quit Buggin Me!
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. There are many American expressions about insects — like bees,…
2013-10-20 Hey Greenhorn!
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. Green is an important color in nature. It is the…
2013-10-13 Don’t Take a Cat Nap! This Story’s the Cat’s Meow!
Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. Cats are the most popular pets among Americans. So it…
2013-10-06 Hey You! Quit Monkeying Around!
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. Monkeys are very similar to us in many ways —…
2013-09-29 Are You Loaded?
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. Most people enjoy working for several reasons — their job…
2013-09-22 Gambling — And Losing
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. Many people believe that “money makes the world go around.”…
2013-09-15 Jackpot! Winning the Lottery
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. I think people everywhere dream about having lots of money.…
2013-09-08 The City of Brotherly Love, and Beantown
Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. Almost all American cities have nicknames. They help establish a…
2013-09-02 The Big Easy and Sin City
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. Many cities have interesting nicknames. Nicknames can help establish the…