2013-07-14 Dressed to Kill
Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Last week, I explained some English expressions about clothes. Everything I told you was true. I did not talk through…
2013-07-07 Don’t Get Caught With Your Pants Down
Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. Have you ever considered all the English expressions that include words about clothes? Let’s see if I can name a…
2013-06-30 Fireworks
Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. I’m Rich Kleinfeldt. Today we tell about the word fireworks. The expression “fireworks” gets its meaning from the fireworks that…
2013-06-23 Rx: Why It Means Take Your Medicine
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. Every week at this time, the Voice of America tells about popular words and expressions used in the United States.…
2013-06-16 Words and Their Stories: Money Talks
I’m Susan Clark with Words and Their Stories, a program in Special English on the Voice of America. People often say that money talks. They mean that a person with…
2013-06-09 Old Proverbs Still Speak the Truth
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. Today we explain more proverbs. A proverb is a short, well-known saying that expresses a common truth or belief. Proverbs…
2013-06-02 Proverbs Tell How to Succeed in Life
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories.Today we explain more popular proverbs. A proverb is a short, well known saying that expresses a common truth or belief.…
2013-05-26 Listeners Tell Their Favorite Proverbs
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. A proverb is a short, well known saying that expresses a common truth or belief. Many proverbs give advice about…
2013-05-19 Proverbs Tell About Love, War and Money
Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. Today we talk about proverbs. A proverb is a short, well known saying that expresses a common truth or belief.…
2013-05-13 Rocket Scientists Enjoy a Good Reputation
Hello. I’m Phil Murray with Words and Their Stories, a program in Special English. “You do not need to be a rocket scientist.” Americans hear these words often. People say…
2013-05-05 Words and Their Stories: Medical Terms
Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Many professions have their own words and expressions. This is true for the medical profession. Doctors use many technical terms…
2013-04-28 Words and Their Stories: Nicknames for New York City
Now the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. A nickname is a shortened form of a person’s name. A nickname also can be a descriptive name for a…
2013-04-21 Words and Their Stories: Nicknames for Los Angeles
Now the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. A nickname is a shortened form of a person’s name. A nickname can also be a descriptive name for a…
2013-04-14 Words and Their Stories: Nicknames for Cleveland and Detroit
Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Many American cities have interesting nicknames. Nicknames can help establish the identity of a city. They can also spread pride…
2013-04-07 Words and Their Stories: Nicknames for Chicago
Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. A nickname is a shortened version of a person’s name. A nickname also can describe a person, place or thing.…