2019-09-29 ‘Explosive’ People Are Dangerous
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this show, we explain where words and expressions in the English language come from, and — probably more important…
2019-09-22 Do You Believe in ‘Clairvoyance?’
Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program, we talk about the stories of … words. Did you know I was going to say the word…
2019-09-15 ‘Rocking the Boat’ Upsets Everything
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this show we explore common expressions in American English. Today we take our show on the water on a…
2019-09-08 ‘Apple-Polishers’ Often Become the ‘Teacher’s Pet’
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. The fruit of apple trees is a popular food in many countries. Some word experts say that no other fruit…
2019-08-25 Don’t Find Yourself ‘In Hot Water’
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this program we talk about common expressions in the English language and we explain how to use them. And…
2019-08-18 Get Ready for ‘A Slap in the Face’
Now, it’s time for Words and Their Stories, a program from VOA Learning English. Each week, we tell the story of words and expressions often used in American English. Some…
2019-08-11 Don’t Get ‘Caught With Your Hand in the Cookie Jar’
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. The English language has hundreds of expressions and phrases that include the word “hand.” But today we will focus on…
2019-08-04 Life Lessons from a Duck
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Many animals live in and around bodies of water. Take ducks, for example. Ducks love the water. You can often…
2019-07-28 ‘A Fly on the Wall’ Hears Everything
Now Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On today’s show, we talk about something found all over the world – the fly. When you spend time outdoors in…
2019-07-21 What Happens with ‘Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen’?
Now Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On today’s show we go into the kitchen. The kitchen is not just where we prepare meals. In many places, the…
2019-07-14 ‘Butterfly Effect’ and Chain Reactions
Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. I am not going to lie to you: Not all bugs are created equal. We like some insects and hate others.…
2019-07-07 ‘A Short Leash’ Not Just for Dogs
Now, it’s time for Words and Their Stories, a program from VOA Learning English. Today our show is about control: Not self-control, but instead controlling others. We begin with a…
2019-06-30 How Can You Be ‘Beside Yourself?’
Hello and welcome to another episode of Words and Their Stories. On this show we explain common expressions in American English – where they come from and how to use…
2019-06-23 Sorry to ‘Rain on Your Parade’
Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. This program explores common expressions in American English. We talk about them a little more in depth. We give you examples…
2019-06-09 Soap’s Connection to ‘Soap Opera’
Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program we talk about common expressions in American English. And on today’s show we will talk about a very…