Spotlight English: Advanced

When learning a new language, idioms are important but also fun to learn! Gillian Woodward and Colin Lowther tell us how the word “rain” is used with several different meanings. https://spotlightenglish.com/how-to-learn-english/english-idioms-rain/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple Facebook: 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 follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.com

Fukuda Sensei, a remarkable judo master who continued to teach well into her 90s, shares her inspiring journey. She discusses the philosophy of judo, emphasizing strength through gentleness and the importance of discipline. Listeners learn about her personal sacrifices and the challenges women face in martial arts. Fukuda's dedication led her to achieve the prestigious 10th dan at 98 years old, making her a true pioneer in empowering women in the judo community and leaving a powerful legacy.

In recognition of the UN's "International Day of World's Indigenous Peoples", Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid tell about Uluru/Ayers Rock in Australia. The native people and the government both claim this special place. Who decides what happens to this rock?https://spotlightenglish.com/culture/international-day-of-the-worlds-indigenous-peoples-uluru-a-special-rock/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/spotlightradio Are 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 follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.com

Discover the inspiring journey of Justine Obura as she tackles poverty in Lake Victoria's fishing villages. The discussion sheds light on the exploitative Jeboia system, where women are forced into transactional sex for survival. Learn about the No Sex for Fish initiative, which empowers women to gain financial independence by owning fishing boats. Hear transformative stories of resilience, education, and community, as these women break free from cycles of poverty and work towards a brighter future for their families.

Patrick and Gillian Woodward share about the creators of “Godzilla” and what influenced them when they created this famous monster. https://spotlightenglish.com/?p=3621Download 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 follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.com

Marina Santee and Patrick Woodward share about an extreme experiment, the important discoveries that were made about the importance of human touch.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/living-without-time-michel-siffre-and-the-internal-clock/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 follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.com

In recognition of the UN's "International Asteroid Day", Colin Lowther and Alice Irrizary talk about the DART project and how scientists are working on a future planetary defense system.https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/dart/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 follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.com

Alice Irrizary and Colin Lowther talk about the power of addiction and some helpful advice on how to overcome it.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/recovering-from-addiction/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 follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.com

What will you do when you are old? In recognition of the UN’s “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day”, Spotlight tells about very old people doing very amazing things!https://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/world-elder-abuse-awareness-day-age-is-just-a-number/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/spotlightradio Are 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 follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.com

Roger Basick and Katy Blake talk about how the printing press was invented and how it changed the world.https://spotlightenglish.com/?p=3576Download 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 follow along with the script: http://spotlightenglish.com