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Words and Their Stories - VOA Learning English

VOA Learning English
Idioms
Snowball Effect
Seasons
Coloring
Artificial Intelligence
Marathon and Sprint
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Riot Act
State-Of-the-Art
Light-Related Expressions
Doppelganger
Bully Pulpit
Risk Management
Coffee Machine
Cultural Festivals
Holiday Season
Workplace Drama
Holidays
Goals
New Year

Words and Their Stories programs explain idioms and expressions that many learners of American English find difficult to understand.

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Anna Matteo
Host of Words and Their Stories, where she explains idioms and expressions to help learners of American English.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 390 ratings
  • Useful and fun

    Good for learners

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nins2134
    United States3 years ago
  • 👍 Great

    Podchaser
    5
    Aya
    3 years ago
  • Hidden gem!

    Underrated. Sure the sound quality isn’t that great but what a fun, artful way of teaching English expressions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dosequiszc
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast !

    Please keep going on, I learnt a lot and got many useful information. It would be much appreciated If you could post word hints or summary and the resource of background music below each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    weirsu
    Taiwan5 years ago
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alhonaifi
    Saudi Arabia5 years ago

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Useful and fun for learners
Engaging storytelling alongside language learning
Valuable content for improving English skills
Appreciation for the insights on idioms and cultural context
Underrated with a fun approach to teaching English expressions

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The content focuses on demystifying idiomatic expressions and phrases in American English, helping learners improve their understanding and usage. Each episode explores a specific idiom, providing historical context, examples, and relatable anecdotes to illustrate their meanings in everyday conversations. The approach is educational yet engaging, designed for individuals seeking to enhance their English language skills while gaining insights into cultural references and humor associated with the language. Unique in its format, it blends language education with storytelling, allowing learners to connect language to real-life scenarios in an enjoyable manner.

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Words and Their Stories launched 13 years ago and published 68 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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