2017-05-28 Deadline: A Common Word from the Civil War
On the last Monday in May, people in the United States celebrate Memorial Day. This federal holiday honors members of the American military who died in war. Schools and government…
2017-05-21 Circle Your Wagons
Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore words and expressions that Americans use in everyday conversations. Often, some of the most common expressions…
2017-05-14 Don’t Put Yourself “Behind the Eight Ball”
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this program, we tell about expressions and how they are used in American English. Preparing for this show is…
2017-05-07 Who’s in Your Inner Circle?
Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. On this program we explore the origins and usage of words and expressions that we use everyday in our conversations.…
2017-05-06 ‘Stressing Out’ on Words to the Wise
Welcome back to Words to the Wise. I’m Caty Weaver. Bryan Lynn is in the studio with me. Hi Bryan! Hi Caty! Last month, Zerrouq from Morocco sent us a…
2017-04-30 The Lunatic Fringe: Life on the Edge of Society
Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. On this program we talk about common expressions in American English – where they come from and how to use…
2017-04-29 Going to College on ‘Words to the Wise’
Today’s we are going to school on ‘Words to the Wise.’ I’m Caty Weaver. Here with me in the Learning English studio is Pete Musto. Hi Pete! Hi Caty. So,…
2017-04-23 Cross Your Heart
Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. The cross is an ancient symbol in many cultures and religions. It is closely linked, of course, with the Christian…
2017-04-22 Dictionary.com’s New Words to the Wise
Welcome to another edition of Words to the Wise! Languages, as you all know, are always changing. Last month, we learned about some new words that the American dictionary Merriam-Webster…
2017-04-16 English Expressions Grow in the Garden
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. As the weather turns warmer, many people love to head outdoors to dig in the dirt, plants seeds and watch…
2017-04-09 Show Your Team Spirit!
From VOA Learning English, this is Words and Their Stories! On this program, we talk about origins and usage of common expressions in American English. Today we explore the word…
2017-04-08 ‘Working Out’ on Words to the Wise
Editor’s Note: April 7 is World Health Day! To celebrate, we are talking about exercise on this week’s Words to the Wise. Today’s ‘Words to the Wise’ may leave us…
2017-04-02 Rain, Rain, Go Away!
And now, it’s time for the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. In some parts of the world, April is a time of thunderstorms and lots of rain.…
2017-04-01 A ‘Working’ Vocabulary on Words to the Wise
Hello again from the Learning English studio at the Voice of America. I’m Dorothy Gundy. Learning English reporter Pete Musto has joined me today. Hi Pete. Hi Dorothy. We want…
2017-03-26 Farm Terms Are Good for Business
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Today, we are down on the farm! Since the 16th century, the word “farm” has meant “land used for agricultural…