2019-06-02 I ‘Get a Kick’ Out of You
Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. From birth to death, the word “kick” has an important part…
2019-05-26 Are You Stuck ‘Between a Rock and a Hard Place?’
Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. On this program we explore the origins and usage of…
2019-05-19 In Life (as in an Omelet) You Need to ‘Break Some Eggs’
Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore common expressions and idioms a little…
2019-05-12 Field of Dreams
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On today’s program we talk about the word “field.” But…
2019-05-05 Who Wants Some Candy?
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this program, we explore common expressions in American English.…
2019-04-28 ‘Knock on Wood’ for Good Luck
Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. Each week on this program, we talk about common words and…
2019-04-21 America: A Nation of Redaction
Today, a different kind of Words and Their Stories – an examination of the word redaction. This week, United States…
2019-04-14 What Is Your ‘Bread and Butter’?
Now the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Today we talk about a food expression using something most…
2019-04-07 Famous Proverbs from a Famous Man
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On today’s program, we talk about popular sayings, called proverbs.…
2019-04-06 ‘Dad Jokes,’ ‘JOMO’ Among Dictionary.com’s New Words for 2019
American English, like any other language, evolves and grows over time. To keep up with a changing language, Dictionary.com adds…
2019-03-10 Riding Shotgun: Not As Dangerous As It Sounds
And now Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English! The term Wild West describes life in what is now…
2019-03-03 Don’t Believe Those ‘Crocodile Tears’
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Today we talk about an amazing animal and an expression…
2019-02-24 What Is a ‘Feather in Your Cap?’
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Our world is home to thousands of different kinds of…
2019-02-17 Learn Why ‘The Proof Is in the Pudding’
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Each week we teach expressions often used in American English.…
2019-02-10 ‘Love Hurts’, Other Love Expressions
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. February 14 is Valentine’s Day – a day to celebrate…