2013-11-03 A Bad Taste in My Mouth
Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. People use their mouths for many things. They eat, talk, shout and sing. They smile and they kiss. In the…
2013-10-27 Quit Buggin Me!
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. There are many American expressions about insects — like bees, for example. Bees are known as very hard workers. They…
2013-10-20 Hey Greenhorn!
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. Green is an important color in nature. It is the color of grass and the leaves on trees. It is…
2013-10-13 Don’t Take a Cat Nap! This Story’s the Cat’s Meow!
Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. Cats are the most popular pets among Americans. So it is not surprising that there are many expressions about cats.…
2013-09-29 Are You Loaded?
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. Most people enjoy working for several reasons — their job might be fun, or they like their employer and the…
2013-10-06 Hey You! Quit Monkeying Around!
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. Monkeys are very similar to us in many ways — most have ten fingers and ten toes, and brains much…
2013-09-22 Gambling — And Losing
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. Many people believe that “money makes the world go around.” Others believe that “money buys happiness.” I do not agree…
2013-09-15 Jackpot! Winning the Lottery
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. I think people everywhere dream about having lots of money. I know I do. I would give anything to make…
2013-09-08 The City of Brotherly Love, and Beantown
Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. Almost all American cities have nicknames. They help establish a city’s identity. They can also spread unity and pride among…
2013-09-02 The Big Easy and Sin City
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. Many cities have interesting nicknames. Nicknames can help establish the identity of a city. They can also spread pride among…
2013-08-25 Hit the Spot, Hit Bottom, Hit the Books
Now, Words and Their Stories, a VOA Special English program about American expressions. I’m Rich Kleinfeldt with some expressions containing the word “hit.” “Hit” is a small word, but it…
2013-08-18 Hot Potatoes, Hotshots and Hotheads
Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. (MUSIC) Every language has its own special words and expressions. And a story can be told about each of them.…
2013-08-11 Baseball Expressions: We try to hit a home run
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. Baseball is America’s national sport, so it is not unusual that many popular expressions come from baseball. But first, let…
2013-08-04 We Put Things in “Apple Pie Order”
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. Today we tell about the expression “apple pie order.” It means “in perfect order, very well organized.” Nobody is sure…
2013-07-28 How to Be a Good Egg and the Salt of the Earth
Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. We present more expressions about food. They are from Elenir Scardueli, a listener in Brazil. My mother always told us…