2009-11-29 Words and Their Stories: Bigwig
Now, the VOA Special English program, WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. (MUSIC) Some expressions describe people who are important, or who at least think they are. One such expression is, bigwig.…
2009-11-22 Words and Their Stories: Ace in the Hole
Now, Words and Their Stories, a program in Special English by the Voice of America. (MUSIC) It is surprising how many expressions that Americans use every day came from the…
2009-11-15 Words and Their Stories: I Feel Very Blue
Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. (MUSIC) Every people has its own way of saying things, its own special expressions. Many everyday American expressions are based…
2009-11-01 Words and Their Stories: Nuts and Bolts
Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. (MUSIC) Every machine is held together by its nuts and bolts. Without them, the machine would fall apart. That is…
2009-10-25 Words and Their Stories: Losing It
I’m Susan Clark with the Special English program, WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Tom Smith is the best hitter on his company’s baseball team. For weeks during the playing season, Tom…
2009-10-18 Words and Their Stories: Money, Part 03
Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. (MUSIC) Most people enjoy working for several reasons. Their job might be fun, or they like their employer and the…
2009-10-11 Words and Their Stories: Money, Part 02
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…
2009-10-04 Words and Their Stories: Money, Part 01
Now, the VOA Special English program, WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. (MUSIC) I think people everywhere dream about having lots of money. I know I do. I would give anything to…
2009-09-27 Words and Their Stories: When the Cat’s Away
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.…
2009-09-20 Words and Their Stories: If a Student’s Grades Hit Bottom, It Is Time to 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. (MUSIC) Hit is a small word…
2009-09-13 Words and Their Stories: The Answer Is as Clear as the Nose on Your Face
Now, the VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories. (MUSIC) A person’s nose is important for breathing and smelling. The nose is also used in many popular expressions. Some…
2009-09-06 Words and Their Stories: All About Eyes
Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. (MUSIC) Today’s program is all about eyes. When it comes to relationships, people’s eyes can be a window into their…
2009-08-30 Words and Their Stories: More Expressions That Are Old and True
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…
2009-08-23 Words and Their Stories: State Nicknames, Part 4
Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. (MUSIC) Today, we finish telling about the interesting nicknames that have been given to the fifty American states. The state…
2009-08-16 Words and Their Stories: State Nicknames, Part 3
Now, the VOA Special English program, WORDS AND THEIR STORIES. (MUSIC) Today, we tell about more interesting nicknames of American states. The mid-Atlantic state of Maryland is called the Free…