2018-04-08 Farmers Farming Farms
Now, it is time for Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. Each week, we look at common words and expressions in the English language. Sometimes we explore their…
2018-04-01 Have You Ever ‘Played the Fool?’
Hello and welcome to Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore common words and expressions in American English. In the United States April 1…
2018-03-25 The Strange Way ‘Birds and Bees’ Help Us
Now, it’s time for Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. Spring is in the air! Well, at least, in half of the world. The amount of daylight in…
2018-03-18 Successful People ‘Take the World by Storm’
Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. Every week, we explore common expressions in American English. Thunder storms. Rain storms. Snow storms. Electrical storms! If conditions get bad…
2018-03-11 Ways We Sleep Zzzzzz
Now, it’s time for Words and Their Stories, a program from VOA Learning English that explores common expressions we use every day. Sleep. It’s important to our mental and physical…
2018-03-04 Stay on Your Toes!
Now, it’s time for the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Each week, we explore the meaning of expressions in American English. We often take terms and examine…
2018-02-25 Do You Know Which Way the Wind Blows?
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories, our weekly show about common expressions in American English. Wind is a powerful force in nature. Wind energy is partly…
2018-02-18 ‘When Life Gives You Lemons …’
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. There are several kinds of citrus fruit. The most common are limes, oranges, grapefruit, tangerines and lemons. Out of all…
2018-02-11 Pulling on Your ‘Heartstrings’
And now, it’s time for Words and Their Stories — our weekly program about common, everyday expressions in American English. Americans celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14. It is a…
2018-02-04 Rats!
Now, Words and Their Stories, a weekly program from VOA Learning English. Today we will be talking about a hated but misunderstood animal – the rat. The sight of a…
2018-01-28 Have You Ever ‘Spilled the Beans?’
Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. Beans are a popular food in many countries. From black to red, from kidney to pinto, beans are important in the…
2018-01-21 Don’t Play Poker? You Still Can ‘Pass the Buck’
Now, it’s time for Words and Their Stories. Each week, we try to have a new story. In these stories, we explain English words and expressions. Often, they come from…
2018-01-14 Time to Get ‘Cozy!’
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this program we discuss the meaning and usage of common expressions in American English. The world can be a…
2018-01-07 ‘Cold Feet’ and Other Cold Body Expressions
And now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Cold weather has a great effect on how our minds and our bodies work. Perhaps that is why we…
2017-12-31 How Will You ‘Ring in the New Year?’
Hello and welcome to the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Everyone around the world celebrates the New Year differently and at different times. Most people in the…