

Spotlight English
Spotlight English
Spotlight is an audio program for learning English. It uses a special method of broadcasting that makes it easier to understand for listeners worldwide.If you want to try faster programs, please subscribe to our Spotlight Advanced podcast (https://www.spreaker.com/show/spotlight-english-advanced)
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Oct 15, 2019 • 15min
Communicating with Whales
Have you ever wanted to talk to an animal? Liz Waid and Nick Page share the story of one man who is trying to communicate with whales - through music!https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/communicating-with-whales/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment.Visit our website to hear programs in English: Website: http://spotlightenglish.com/

Oct 14, 2019 • 15min
Powerful Princesses of the World
Today's Spotlight is on several real princesses and the difference they made in the world.

Oct 11, 2019 • 15min
Drogba Scores a Goal
Nick Page and Marina Santee look at the best day of famous footballer Didier Drogba's life.

Oct 10, 2019 • 15min
The Desert Flower: Waris Dirie
How can women change a dangerous tradition? Ryan Geertsma and Liz Waid look at the life of Ethiopian model Waris Dirie. She has used her difficult past to create hope for many women.

Oct 9, 2019 • 15min
The Power of Clothes
Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at how clothing can influence how people feel. What is so special about clothes?https://spotlightenglish.com/shopping/the-power-of-clothesSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spotlightenglishDownload our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioAre you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about people and places all around the world. You can learn English words, and even practice English by writing a comment. Visit our website to hear programs in English: Website: http://spotlightenglish.com/

Oct 8, 2019 • 15min
Shakespeare - Known and Unknown
William Shakespeare is the most famous writer in the English language. He lived more than 400 years ago, but people still read his poetry and plays today. Christy VanArragon and Colin Lowther look at Shakespeare’s life.

Oct 7, 2019 • 15min
Love Across Cultures
Today's Spotlight is on the challenges and joys of a relationship that crosses different cultures and languages.

Oct 4, 2019 • 15min
The Sport of Parkour
Learn about running and jumping through the streets.

Oct 3, 2019 • 15min
Lightning and Electricity
Anne Muir and Colin Lowther look at Benjamin Franklin and his discoveries about lightning. They also look at other evidence that gives us information about lightning.

Oct 2, 2019 • 15min
Swimming the Amazon River
Marina Santee and Ryan Geertsma look at the record setting swim of Martin Strel. He swam the whole length of the Amazon River.