'Clean As a Whistle' 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 we use them in short conversations. What do yo...
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Dust is very small pieces of earth or other matter. It is so fine it floats in the air. And it gets everywhere. Inside, it covers our floors, our belongings, and other surfaces. Outside, it...
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On today's program we talk about the word charm. Charm has several meanings. It can be a word, action, or thing believed to have magic power, to keep away evil, or to bring good luck. It ca...
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. 欢迎收听VOA慢速英语《词汇掌故》节目。 Tunnels are long passageways that help us get from one point to another. 隧道是帮助我们从一个地方到达另一个地方的长...
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. 欢迎收听VOA慢速英语《词汇掌故》节目。 Trash may not be a glamorous subject. 垃圾可能不是一个吸引人的话题。 But it is an important one. 但它是一个重要的...
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. 欢迎收听VOA慢速英语《词汇掌故》节目。 Have you ever gone to a farm or an orchard to pick fruit? 你去过农场或果园采摘过水果吗? Was all of the fruit easy to p...
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. 欢迎收听VOA慢速英语《词汇掌故》节目。 A fort is a place of protection. 堡垒是一个(人们得到)保护的地方。 It is a fortified structure with strong walls and...
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. 欢迎收听VOA慢速英语《词汇掌故》节目。 In news reports, you can hear about surprising events. 在新闻报道中,你可能会听到令人惊讶的事件。 You can learn a...
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. 欢迎收听VOA慢速英语《词汇掌故》节目。 Up and down. High and low. These short words describe more than just directions. 上上下下。高高低低。这些短语描述的不仅...
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Spring is a time of the year when many people take time to clean. They straighten up messy areas of their homes. They tidy up! Spring cleaning is a popular activity for many people. It is a...
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Oil and water are two very different substances. Oil is thick. Water is thin. If you pour oil into water, they do not mix, and the oil floats to the top. This difficult relationship can pla...
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 we use them in short conversations. Many English expressions come f...
Are You a 'Bull in a China Shop'? And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Have you ever felt out of place? Have you ever felt clumsy, like you cannot move gracefully and smoothly? If you answered yes, then today's show is for you...
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Tunnels are long passageways that help us get from one point to another. We drive through tunnels. Subways and trains travel through tunnels. We can walk through tunnels and be protected fr...
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Trash may not be a glamorous subject. But it is an important one. We can throw our trash in a container called a trash can. We can dispose of our garbage in a garbage can. We can dump our u...