And now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give examples, notes on usage and sometimes use them in short conversations. Today we talk about an expression th...
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Today we talk to you about expressions dealing with payback, getting even, and revenge. When a person wants to even the score, that person might have the proverb an eye for an eye, a tooth...
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Today we talk about an important time in a movement or experience. It is the moment when something cannot be stopped. There is a momentum or force pushing something forward or making it mor...
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On today's show we talk about some expressions that deal with an important device in our lives - our phones. With a smartphone, we can connect to the world. In fact, we can say smartphones...
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. People around the world share many things in common. But we are also different from each other. Not only do we look, think, and act differently, but we also like different things. Even iden...
When Is Two Too Many? When It's a 'Double Whammy'! And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give definitions, examples and notes on usage. Today we talk...
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Today, we talk about those times when things do not go as planned. All the planning in the world does not guarantee that your plans will happen the way you had planned. Things can happen th...
And now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On today's show, we take you to the bank. Banks help us manage our money. When we make deposits, we put money in; when we make withdrawals, we take money out. Banks help us reach important l...
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language. We hope it gives you something to think about. In other words, we hope this show gives you some food for thought....
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program, we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give examples and notes on usage. Do you have a friend, co-worker, or family member who you are very close with...
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Today we talk about something found in water - waves. Surfers are experts at riding waves in the ocean. But even if you have never been in the ocean or tried the sport of surfing, you can s...
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On today's program, we visit the world of performing! Thank you, thank you! Oh, you're too kind...too kind! Whether you are seeing a play, concert, or movie, it is important to be on time f...
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Today we talk about a physical action called wringing. That is wring beginning with a silent w. The dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster describes the verb wring as squeezing or twisting so...
And now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. At the start of this program, we usually share the expression or idiom we are going to talk about. We do this right out of the gate so that listeners know what to expect. Out of the gate mea...
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Today, we talk about making things. When you make things using a mold, the material takes the shape of the mold, and everything comes out the same. So, if you have a mold of a duck and put...