2017-03-25 Talking Movies on Words to the Wise
Many of you might watch American movies to help you learn english. I’m Caty Weaver. My colleague Ashley Thompson is here in the studio with me. Hey, Ashley! Hey, Caty!…
2017-03-19 Spring Is in the Air!
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. This program explores the history and usage of common expressions in American English. Today we talk about a time when…
2017-03-18 Pure ‘Madness’ on Words to the Wise
We are getting wordy once again in the Learning English studio. I’m Caty Weaver and here with me are reporters Ashley Thompson and Dan Friedell. Hey, Caty. Hi, Caty. Hello,…
2017-03-12 Don’t Cross the Line! Unless It’s the Finish Line.
Now, it’s time for the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. On this show, we talk about common, expressions in American English. Today, we will talk about the…
2017-03-11 ‘Listening In’ on Words to the Wise
I’m Phil Dierking in the Learning English studio with reporter Anne Ball. So, last week Learning English had a show about some new words in the Merriam Webster online dictionary.…
2017-03-05 From News Event Comes Common Expressions
Hello and welcome to another Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Each week we tell the story of words and expressions used in American English. Today, we talk…
2017-03-03 New ‘Words to the Wise’ from Merriam-Webster
The American English dictionary Merriam-Webster recently added a lot of new words to its online site. Learning English reporter Bryan Lynn looked into the changes. He’s joined me in the…
2017-02-26 Welcome to La La Land
Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. On this program, we tell about common expressions in American English and explain how to use them. Today we talk…
2017-02-19 How to Win an Election
And now the VOA Learning English program — Words and Their Stories. On this show, we explore common expressions in American English. Today we talk about expressions related to the…
2017-02-12 Romantic Relationships. Let’s Talk.
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this program we explore common expressions in American English. Today we talk about expressions related to a powerful emotion:…
2017-02-05 How Can a Smelly Fish Help You Avoid the Truth?
Now, Words and Their Stories, a program from VOA Learning English. On this show, we try to explain common expressions used in American English. Today, we talk about a small,…
2017-01-29 Words and Their Stories: Put Your Best Foot Forward!
Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore common expressions in American English. Today we talk about a part of our body that is…
2017-01-22 What Does It Mean to Be Stumped?
And now the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. Every word has its own story. What does it mean? Where did it come from? And how did it…
2017-01-15 The Cost of Doing Business
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. There are many special terms in the world of business. The following story is about a woman who has a…
2017-01-08 What Is Your New Year’s Resolution?
And now Words and Their Stories — a weekly program from VOA Learning English. Our show explores the roots and modern uses of expressions in American English. Today we talk…