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. We give definitions, examples and sometimes notes on…
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 look different from person to person. Perhaps the…
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 — roses. Who doesn’t love a beautiful, sweet-smelling…
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. We give you definitions, examples, and notes on…
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 is the writing in documents such as contracts.…
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 English language. We give examples and notes on…
2022-09-16 ‘Icing on the Cake’ Is As Good As It Sounds
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore English words and expressions. We give you examples and notes on usage. Today we talk…
2023-09-09 What Is ‘Empty Nest Syndrome’?
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give definitions, examples, and notes on usage.…
2023-09-02 Explore from Your ‘Armchair’
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give definitions, examples, and notes on usage.…
2023-08-26 What Does ‘On a Shoestring’ Mean?
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give you definitions, examples, and notes on…
2023-08-19 Make Your Home ‘Spick-and-Span’
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give definitions, examples, and notes on usage.…
2023-08-12 Learn When to Wear ‘Kid Gloves’
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give definitions, notes on usage, and use…
2023-08-05 ‘Run Something Up the Flagpole’ to Test an Idea
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Great ideas can be the lifeblood of any project. That means they can bring a project to life or even…
2023-07-29 ‘Beating a Dead Horse’ Is Pointless
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give examples, notes on usage, and sometimes…
2023-07-22 Seeing ‘Double’?
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Today we talk about one of those English words that changes meaning depending on the words added to it. “Double”…