Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. The fruit of apple trees is a popular food in many countries. Some word experts say that no other fruit is used in more English language expressions than the

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this show we explore common expressions in American English. Today we take our show on the water on a boat – or at least a make-believe one! You have probably

Now, Words and Their Stories from VOA Learning English. On this program, we talk about the stories of … words. Did you know I was going to say the word “words”? If you did, you may be clairvoyant. Or you may have heard the

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this show, we explain where words and expressions in the English language come from, and — probably more important for those learning to speak English

Hi there and welcome to this week’s Words and Their Stories! On today’s show we will talk about an idiom of warning. And it is not very easy to say: Loose lips sink ships. This idiom began during World War II as a slogan used

Hello and welcome to Words and Their Stories. Each week, we tell the story of English language words and expressions – some old, and others new. Today we talk about a proverb often used in American English. A proverb is a

And now it’s time for Words and Their Stories! Each week, we tell the story of English language words and expressions. On our program today, we will talk about seasons. In some places, there are four: winter, spring, summer

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. On this show, we take a closer look at words and expressions in the English language. We explain where they come from and how and when to use them. There are many

On this show, we explore words and expressions in the English language. We can also tell where they come from. And probably more importantly for those learning to speak English, we explain how and when we use these terms.

Today, we talk about two activities that many people find really fun and one that makes them happy — singing and dancing! So, why is the expression “same old song and dance” not at all related to fun or happiness? That

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