Words And Their Stories

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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 expressions!…

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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…

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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 in…

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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 own…

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2015-04-26 When It Comes to Money, Black Is Better Than Red

Now, Words and Their Stories, a VOA Special English program about American expressions. I'm Rich Kleinfeldt with some financial words and…

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2015-04-19 Early American Railroads Shape Modern Language

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Each week, we tell about American expressions and where they come…

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2015-04-12 American Expressions in the Home

Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. Some unusual words describe how a person spends his or…

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2015-04-05 Expressions From the World of Bugs

Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. There are many American expressions about insects -- like bees, for…

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2015-03-29 Don’t Panic!

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Have you ever felt pure fear, a fear that makes…

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