Words And Their Stories

2017-10-15 Book-smart or Street-smart: Which Is Better?

Now, it's time for Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program we talk about words and…

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2017-10-22 We Really Need to Talk About Your Friends

Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. Each week, this program tells about words and expressions in American…

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2017-10-08 Learn How to ‘Get a Clue’

Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program we talk about words and expressions that we…

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2017-10-01 Don’t Get ‘Boxed in a Corner!’

Now, it's time for the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this show we explore the origins,…

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2017-09-24 Kick Up Your Heels!

Now, it is time for Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program we explain the meaning…

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2017-07-30 Surprising Origin of ‘To Keep at Bay’

Now, it's time for Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore everyday expressions that…

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2017-07-23 Why Is ‘Colonel’ Pronounced ‘Kernel?’

Welcome to Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore the origin and history of…

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2017-07-16 ‘The World Is Your Oyster!’

Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore common expressions in American English. On…

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2017-07-09 What Is Your Body Language Really Saying?

Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. On this program we explore words and common expressions in…

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2017-07-02 ‘To Err Is Human …’

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this program we explore the origins of common expressions…

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2017-06-25 Where Is the ‘Bone of Contention’ Located?

Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. Has there ever been one issue that has caused trouble…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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