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)
Episodes
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Sep 2, 2019 • 15min
City of Joy - A Place for Healing
Spotlight looks at a place where victims of sexual violence can go for education, hope, and healing in the DRC.
Aug 30, 2019 • 15min
Global Seed Vault
On a frozen island in Norway, a building holds seeds from around the world. But why? Robin Basselin and Colin Lowther look at the Global Seed Vault.
Aug 29, 2019 • 15min
The Life and Art of William Carlos Williams
Can you find beauty in simple things? Spotlight tells about a U.S. poet who wrote beautiful poems about normal things.
Aug 28, 2019 • 15min
Bananas - The Worlds Favorite Fruit
Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at the most popular fruit in the world - the long, thin, yellow banana. This fruit is under threat.
Aug 27, 2019 • 15min
Work Culture
When you start a new job, how do you know the appropriate behavior? How do you know the best way to communicate? Adam Navis and Liz Waid share advice for learning work culture.
Aug 23, 2019 • 15min
Fortnite - Simply Survive
Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at the popular video game Fortnite. This popular game has even influenced culture.
Aug 22, 2019 • 15min
Eating Alone
Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at the many reasons people eat alone. They also look at how eating alone may influence a person’s health.
Aug 21, 2019 • 15min
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Liz Waid and Adam Navis explore the values and practice of the Japanese tea ceremony.
Aug 20, 2019 • 15min
Let's Talk About Everything
Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at a project in Argentina. It aims to be a safe place where young people can get answers about important but difficult questions.
Aug 19, 2019 • 15min
Changing Behavior with Sticker Charts
Bruce Gulland and Christy VanArragon look at one tool for parents, as they try to influence their children's behavior.
