English Words and Their Story: Farm Terms for the Workplace
Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories. Today, we are down on the farm! Since the 16th century, the word “farm” has meant “land used for agricultural purposes.” But a much older
English Words and Their Story: ‘Apple-Polishers’ Often Become the ‘Teacher’s Pet’
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
English Words and Their Story: ‘Rocking the Boat’ Upsets Everything
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
English Words and Their Story: Do You Believe in ‘Clairvoyance?’
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
English Words and Their Story: ‘Explosive’ People Are Dangerous
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
English Words and Their Story: Loose Lips Sink Ships
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
English Words and Their Story:Don’t Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch
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
English Words and Their Story: Autumn Years and Other Phases of Life
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
English words and their story: I Have a ‘Bone to Pick With You’
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
Read Someone Like a Book or Write a Book on Something
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.
English Words and Their story: ‘Same Old Song and Dance’
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
English Words Beginning with Z
zany zap zeal zealous zealously zebra zero zest zigzag zillion zinc zip ZIP code zipper zit zodiac zombie zone zoo zoological zoologist zoology zoom zoom lens zucchini