2012-09-16 Words and Their Stories: Let’s Do Business
Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. There are many special terms in the world of business. The following story is about a sweetheart deal which I…
2012-09-09 Words and Their Stories: Hold Your Horses
Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Today, we tell about “horse” expressions. In the past, many people depended on horses for transportation, farming and other kinds…
2012-09-02 Words and Their Stories: Great Scott
Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Every language has its ways of expressing strong emotions — surprise, shock, anger. The expressions range from mild to strong,…
2012-08-12 Words and Their Stories: Wild Cat
Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. Today, we tell about the word wildcat. (MUSIC) Humans have always depended on animals. From the beginning of human history,…
2012-08-05 Words and Their Stories: Insect Expressions
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…
2012-07-29 Words and Their Stories: Pan
Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Today’s word, pan, takes us back to the days of the gold rush in California. On January twenty-fourth, eighteen forty-eight,…
2012-07-15 Words and Their Stories: Money, Part 3
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 other…
2012-07-08 Words and Their Stories: Money, Part 2
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…
2012-07-01 Words and Their Stories: Money, Part 1
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…
2012-06-24 Words and Their Stories: Bird Words
Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. (MUSIC) Today we explain some expressions about birds. For example, if something is for the birds, it is worthless or…
2012-06-17 Words and Their Stories: Farm Expressions
Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. In the early days of human history, people survived by hunting wild animals, or gathering wild grains and plants for…
2012-06-10 Words and Their Stories: Nicknames for New Orleans and Las Vegas
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…
2012-06-03 Words and Their Stories: Nicknames for Philadelphia and Boston
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…
2012-05-27 Words and Their Stories: Hold On
Now, WORDS AND THEIR STORIES, a VOA Special English program about American expressions. I’m Rich Kleinfeldt with expressions made using the word hold. “Can’t hold a candle to” is a…
2012-05-20 Golden Rules and Golden Oldies
Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Throughout history, gold has been a sign of purity, beauty and power. Calling something golden means it has great quality…