2018-11-04 Laughter Is the Best Medicine
Now, the VOA Learning English programWords and Their Stories. Each week, we tell about terms and expressions we use in American English. We often explore their meanings and explain how…
2018-10-28 Let’s Talk About ‘Meat-and-Potatoes’
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Food expressions are popular with language learners. They combine two things important to every culture: food and language. Today we…
2018-10-21 Why Do We Use ‘Rx’ for Medicine?
And now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Each week, we tell about terms and expressions we use in American English. Sometimes we give you the origin,…
2018-10-14 ‘Waiting in the Wings’ on Broadway
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this show, we talk about expressions in American English and often explore their meanings in depth. And today, we…
2018-10-07 Be Special, Not Just ‘Run-of-the-Mill’
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language. We also explain how they developed and how…
2018-09-30 It’s Time to ‘Play Possum’
Now, it’s time for Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program, we talk about words and expressions in American English. And today we will talk about…
2018-09-23 To Succeed You Must ‘Just Keep Swimming’
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this program we explain the origin and usage of common phrases and expressions in American English. Popular culture has…
2018-09-16 ‘Curiosity Killed the Cat’
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Our weekly program is about the words, expressions and idioms we use in American English. In any language, idioms can…
2018-09-09 Is Blood Thicker Than Water?
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this program we explore expressions often heard in American English. And sometimes we get it wrong — very wrong!…
2018-09-02 Coffee or Tea?
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Today we will talk about two of the world’s most popular drinks — coffee and tea. Now, many people are…
2018-08-26 Fishing for More Than Fish
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this program we talk about common expressions and phrases in American English. Today, grab your poles and bait. We…
2018-08-19 The Good and the Bad of Rain and Clouds
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this program we explore common words and expressions in American English. Some are very common. For example, I’m sure…
2018-08-12 Learn How to ‘Catch Lightning in a Bottle’
Now, Words and Their Stories, a weekly program from VOA Learning English. On this show, we explore common phrases and expressions in American English. Today we talk about a saying…
2018-04-22 Get Ready to Have Your ‘Mind Blown!’
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this program we explore common expressions that we use in everyday life. Today we are talking about a simple…
2018-08-05 You Don’t Need a Snake to Be ‘Snakebit’
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this show, we explore American idioms and expressions. We try to help you understand common expressions and how to…