2016-09-18 Eureka! A Word of Discovery
Hello! This is the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. On this weekly program, we explore the origin and usage of common expressions in American English. For example,…
2016-09-11 Table Tennis, Anyone?
Hello and welcome to Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English! On this program, we explore the stories behind common expressions in American English. Today, we talk about an…
2016-09-04 Sometimes You Have to ‘Bite the Bullet’
Now, the weekly program Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore the history and usage of common expressions in American English. We also give…
2016-08-28 Wheels: An Invention Worth Exploring
Now, the weekly program Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore the history and usage of common expressions in American English. Today we explore…
2016-08-21 In English, Wolves Are Not to Be Trusted
Hello and welcome to Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore the history and usage of common expressions in American English. Wolves are important…
2016-08-14 ‘Take’ Is a Building Block in English
Now, the weekly program Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore the history and usage of common expressions in American English. And we give…
2016-07-31 Open a Window, It’s Smoky in Here!
Now, VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. On this show, we are like word detectives. And like a good detective, we uncover the stories behind common phrases in…
2016-08-07 Tell Them You ‘Heard it Through the Grapevine’
Hello and welcome to another episodes of Words and Their Stories, a VOA Learning English program. Each week we explore the stories behind common American words and expressions. We try…
2016-07-24 Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?
Now the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Each week we explore the meaning and origin of American English expressions. Today, I want you to look at your…
2016-07-17 ‘As American as Apple Pie’
Welcome back to Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English! Each week we explore the roots and meaning of common American expressions. Today let’s talk about apples. The saying…
2016-07-10 Freudian Slip and Other Types of Psychobabble
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories! Each week, we tell about and explain sayings in American English. Today is it different types of psychobabble. Psychobabble is…
2016-07-03 American English vs. British English
Now the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories! The fourth of July is Independence Day in the United States. On that day, we celebrate the decision by early…
2016-06-26 The Real McCoy
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Each week, we tell the story of words and expressions used in American English. Our expression today is “the real…
2016-06-19 Make Sure You Are Not a Pain in the Neck
Now the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. This program explores the origin and uses of popular words and expressions in American English. Today we explain how a…
2016-06-12 Make a Splash!
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. This is the show that explains the origin and usage of common American English expressions. Today, we are going to…