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 in the human experience. In the very beginning, a happy…
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 common expressions in American English. And we are happy that…
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 more in depth, Today, we discuss a popular and common…
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 which one? There are many different kinds of fields. First,…
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. And today we talk about something many people like to…
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 expressions in the English language. Today, we tell about the…
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 Attorney General William Barr released the long-awaited report by special…
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 cultures have – bread. It could be naan bread of…
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. Many you will hear today come from a very famous…
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 new words to its online search system each year. This…
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 the western United States way back in the 1800s. Life…
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 it has given us. The crocodile! First, why are they…
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 birds. No two bird species are the same. Each one…
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. We explain how to use them and sometimes where they…
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 love, romance and relationships. But today we will talk about…