2018-07-29 Flip-Flop: Not Just for Your Feet
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this program we explore common expressions in American English. Today we are talking about two things that at first…
2018-07-22 Do You Like Camping or ‘Glamping?’
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. For many people, camping is a popular outdoor activity. Camping is for people who like to feel one with nature.…
2018-07-15 ‘Dive Into’ English Expressions
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this program we explore common expressions in American English. Today we are going to talk about a favorite physical…
2018-07-08 Don’t Let Anyone ‘Get Your Goat’
Now, Words and Their Stories, a program from VOA Learning English. On this program, we take English expressions and explain where they came from and how to use them. In…
2018-07-01 Free Up Mental Space With More ‘Bandwidth’
Welcome to Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore common expressions in American English. Like all languages, our expressions come from everywhere. They come…
2018-06-24 Have You Ever ‘Scraped the Bottom of the Barrel?’
Now, Words and Their Stories, a program from VOA Learning English. Today we talk about a problem we have all faced. It is when you have to make a decision,…
2018-06-17 Happy (Founding) Father’s Day
Welcome to Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore common expressions in American English. In the United States on the third Sunday of June…
2018-06-10 One of English’s Most Beautiful Words
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Each week, we take a close look at words and expressions commonly used in American English. But, let’s be honest.…
2018-06-03 No One Is Twisting Your Arms to Learn English
Now it’s time for Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore expressions used in American English. People who visit our website or listen to…
2018-05-27 Put Your English Studies in the ‘Limelight’
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this show, we talk about expressions that Americans use in every day speech. Today we shine the spotlight on…
2018-05-20 Why Is ‘Tongue-in-Cheek’ So Funny?
Now, it’s time for Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English! On this program, we explore the meaning and usage of everyday expressions in American English. Today, we will…
2018-05-13 Expressions to Bring Out the Kid in You!
Now, it’s time for Words and Their Stories, a program from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore common expressions in American English. Every year in the United States,…
2018-05-06 Learn to Use a ‘Full-Court Press’
Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. Each week we explore the meaning of words and expressions used in everyday American English. People all over the world…
2018-04-29 Let’s Celebrate Our Earth!
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this program we explain common expressions that we use in everyday life. The world celebrates Earth Day every year…
2018-04-15 Our Greatest Protector: Our Skin!
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this program we explore common expressions in American English. Today we explore the human body. Specifically, we take a…