Roger Basick and Marina Santee share about the history of World Expo’s, why they were started and what they accomplished and continue to do for the world.https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/world-exhibitions-bringing-people-together/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

Patrick Woodward and Alice Irrizary share about Philippe Croizon and how his disabilities has not kept him from unbelievable physical and mental achievements.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/doing-anything-with-philippe-croizon/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

Megan Nollet and Andrew Devis share about video games and how they help people manage mental health. They also discuss about the possible dangers of video games.https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/gaming-for-good/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

Megan Nollet and Andrew Devis share about video games and how they help people manage mental health. They also discuss about the possible dangers of video games.https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/gaming-for-good/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 Literacy Day", Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at how reading can help people understand each other. Can reading make us better people? https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/international-literacy-day-reading-and-understanding/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

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

Do you practice martial arts? Andrew Devis and Megan Nollet tell about the philosophy behind the art of judo and share the amazing story of a woman who practiced and taught judo well into her 90’s.https://spotlightenglish.com/biography/fukuda-sensei-strong-and-gentle/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 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

Bruce Gulland and Megan Nollet tell the story of Justine Obura and the incredible challenge and amazing success she has had in giving women living in poverty of Lake Victoria in Kenya a better life.https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/no-sex-for-fish/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

Would you want to travel into space? Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at one of the first space tourists: Anousheh Ansari.http://spotlightenglish.comDownload 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

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

In recognition of the UN's "Sustainable Gastronomy Day", Dave Bast and Liz Waid look at the book “Hungry Planet: What the World Eats”. This book shows the different ways people prepare and eat food around the world.https://spotlightenglish.com/food-drink/what-the-world-eats/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

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

In recognition of the UN's "World Migratory Bird Day", Joshua Leo and Liz Waid look at an unusual project by scientists. They worked to bring justice to the study of birds’ brains.

https://spotlightenglish.com/?p=3562Download 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

Colin Lowther and Alice Irrizary talk about an interesting discovery from a very old tunnel. What kind of animal would have dug the tunnel and how long ago? Find out by listening to this program.https://spotlightenglish.com/?p=3552Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download 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.

Roger Basick and Megan Nollet talk about the nearly extinct Tasmanian Tiger and the new and perhapds controversial project to avoid its extinction.https://spotlightenglish.com/?p=3502Download 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

A sport is helping women achieve new goals. Katy Blake and Colin Lowther tell about a group of women in Afghanistan who are learning to climb higher than ever before.http://spotlightenglish.comDownload 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/

Bruce Gulland and Megan Nollet talk about the interesting art and life of the Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi.https://spotlightenglish.com/?p=3468Download 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

Colin Lowther and Marina Santee talk about cheddar cheese, where it came from and its interesting history.https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/58504172/download.mp3Download 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

Colin Lowther and Megan Nollet tell us about Arunachalam Muruganantham, a man in India who was brave enough to do something most men would not want to do in order to make an important and practical way to help women in his country.https://spotlightenglish.com/?p=3437Download 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.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065149/advertisement

Marina Santee and Roger Basick talk about Agitu Gudeta and the incredible influence she had during her short life in a country that was not her own.https://spotlightenglish.com/?p=3420Download 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.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065149/advertisement

Colin Lowther and Alice Irrizary talk about an interesting village in China where painters have been learned to paint in the style of Vincent van Gogh.www.spotlightenglish.comDownload 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.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065149/advertisement

Megan Nollet and Bruce Gulland tell us about the horseshoe crab and the significant role they play in the medical industry.https://spotlightenglish.com/?p=3389Download 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.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065149/advertisement

Do you enjoy reading poems? Have you ever written a poem? Have you read anything by Emily Dickinson? Bruce Gulland and Megan Nollet share about the interesting and difficult life of the American poet, Emily Dickinson.https://spotlightenglish.com/biography/emily-dickinson-american-poet/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.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065149/advertisement

How real is reality television? Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at why people love reality television so much, and how real it really is.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065149/advertisement

Roger Basick and Katy Blake talk about a new and innovative medical treatment by altering genetic information.https://spotlightenglish.com/?p=3367Download 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.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065149/advertisement

Do you have a habit you want to form? What is it? How will you make the habit happen? Bruce Gulland and Alice Irrizary give us helpful tips on how to start a good habit.spotlightenglish.com/your-life/the-5-steps-to-making-new-habits/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.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065149/advertisement

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.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065149/advertisement

Have you eaten seaweed before? Do you enjoy eating sushi? Bruce Gulland and Megan Nollet talk about how a British scientist made an important discovery about seaweed and for the world of sushi.https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/the-woman-who-saved-sushi/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.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065149/advertisement

Does your country have a special kind of theater? When did it develop? Bruce Gulland and Megan Nollet talk about Japan’s Kabuki Theater and its history.https://spotlightenglish.com/culture/entertainment-around-the-world-kabuki-theater/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.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065149/advertisement

Megan Nollet and Bruce Gulland talk about the man who revolutionized the auto industry in America. But they also talk about a something in his past that sheds a different light on his life.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065149/advertisement

Roger Basick and Katy Blake talk about the history of the automobile and the present and future advancements in technology.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065149/advertisement

Christy VanArragon and Bruce Gulland tell the history of one of the most important inventions in history - the bicycle!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/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065149/advertisement

Have you ever taken care of your brothers and sisters? Do you know someone who has? When parents cannot take care of their children, sometimes an older brother or sister takes this responsibility. Adam Navis and Katy Blake tell about families where a brother or sister becomes a parent to their siblings.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.isit our website to hear programs in English: Website: http://spotlightenglish.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065149/advertisement

Is fermented food or drink popular in your country? Bruce and Megan talk about a food that has been used for thousands of years, yeast!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

Do you drink tea? What kinds of tea do you drink? All over the world, people share a love of tea. Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the history and customs of this popular drink.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/

Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at the lives of honey hunters in India. This dangerous tradition provides thick, sweet honey.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/

What do we lose when lighthouse keepers leave? Do you think technology can do a better job guiding boats at night? Do we even need lighthouses anymore? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at how technology is replacing people in lighthouses.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/

Do you have friends who are so close, they are like family? What does it mean to have friends like this? Why do people feel close to their friends? Liz Waid and Colin Lowther talk about how good friends can feel like family.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/

Are you afraid of the day Friday the 13th? Liz Waid and Joshua Leo look at stories that have made people think this day is extremely unlucky.https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/friday-the-13th/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

Would you eat meat that is created in a laboratory? Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid explain how in vitro meat is made and the positive and negative aspects of the process! https://spotlightenglish.com/food-drink/the-future-of-meat/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

Does your country discuss about climate change and the problems it may be causing? Is your country doing anything to think of solutions? Colin Lowther and Megan Nollet talk about how The Netherlands is working together to make a difference.https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/the-sinking-country/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

Easter is the most important Christian holiday. But why? Today, Spotlight finishes the story behind this holiday.https://spotlightenglish.com/holidays/easter/the-easter-story-part-2/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

Easter is the most important Christian holiday. But why? Today, Spotlight tells the story behind this holiday.https://spotlightenglish.com/holidays/easter/the-easter-story-part-1/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

Do you enjoy art? Do you enjoy trying to figure out what the painter is trying to say with his artwork? Colin Lowther and Katy Blake tell about William Blake and his interesting artwork.http://spotlightenglish.com/culture/the-divine-imagination-of-william-blake/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 Liz Waid look at the Irish saint, St. Patrick. People in places around the world celebrate him on March 17th.http://spotlightenglish.comDownload our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download 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 hear programs in English: Website: http://spotlightenglish.com/

What is your favourite animal? Liz Waid and Mike Procter look at koalas from Australia. People love these small, furry grey animals, but koalas are in danger.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

Mike Procter and Anne Muir tell the story of Lawrence Anthony. He protected and tamed herds of wild elephants in South Africa.https://spotlightenglish.com/biography/lawrence-anthony-elephant-whisperer/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

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about one way officials have reduced poaching – by employing women. These women show that protecting animals and the environment is possible, even without guns and bullets.https://spotlightenglish.com/work-and-business/black-mambas-women-protecting-south-africa/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download 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

Have you ever felt like you have become invisible in society and you’ve given up on trying to fit in? Roger and Alice tell about the “Hikikomori” in Japan and the challenges to help these lonely people.https://spotlightenglish.com/society/always-alone-the-story-of-japans-hikikomori/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

Men are far more likely to work in jobs that involve Science and Technology. But why is this? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at this issue and ways people are solving it.https://spotlightenglish.com/work-and-business/women-in-stem-jobs/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

How do you grieve a loved one? Megan Nollet and Bruce Gulland share of a new, innovative way to grieve someone you have lost to death.https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/technology-and-death/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

Christy VanArragon and Joshua Leo tell the story of Corrie Ten Boom. She shows the power of forgiveness and healing, even in the most difficult situation.https://spotlightenglish.com/biography/a-story-of-forgiveness-corrie-ten-boom/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

Imagine a world of darkness. Imagine a world of silence. Imagine if you could not see or hear. Liz Waid and Colin Lowther tell writer and educator Helen Keller's story. https://spotlightenglish.com/biography/the-amazing-life-of-helen-keller/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

Colin Lowther and Liz Waid share a story from Russia. It tells about an old woman who misses the chance of a lifetime.https://spotlightenglish.com/holidays/christmas/babushkas-christmas-legend/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

Spotlight looks at traditional Christmas food from places all around the world. These foods have special meaning.https://spotlightenglish.com/holidays/christmas/christmas-food-around-the-world/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

This time of year is special in many countries. Soon it will be Christmas. Ruby Jones and Marina Santee look at some of the ways that Christians celebrate this month before Christmas.https://spotlightenglish.com/holidays/christmas/advent/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

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at games children play all around the world. These games are more important than people know.https://spotlightenglish.com/sport/games/traditional-childrens-games/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

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid give a scientific explanation for anxiety and share practical ways to deal with it.https://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/living-with-anxiety/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

Everyone can be a teacher of something. But what makes a good teacher? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid share tips on how anyone can be a better teacher.https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/how-to-be-a-good-teacher/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

Do you like to eat insects? Anne Muir and Liz Waid look at this important food source. Eating insects may even save the world!https://spotlightenglish.com/food-drink/eat-insects-save-the-world/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

Can a pair of identical twins help people travel to space? Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid tell about an interesting study that shows the effect of space travel on people.https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/a-year-in-space/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

Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at the many ways – and days – that people around the world celebrate a new year. When do you celebrate a new year?https://spotlightenglish.com/holidays/when-is-a-new-year/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

How good is your memory? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid share the secrets of memorizing anything!https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/how-to-memorize-anything/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 is the best way to learn something? Spotlight shares some ways people can be better students in all areas of their lives.https://spotlightenglish.com/education/how-to-be-a-good-student/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

Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin tell the story of Melissa Arnot. Arnot has climbed many mountains and set many climbing records. But she has also worked to help climbers and guides.https://spotlightenglish.com/sport/melissa-arnot-female-mountain-climber/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

This is the tenth in a series of 10 programs on tolerance. Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the tenth way to fight hate in your community – by examining your own harmful thoughts and ideas.https://spotlightenglish.com/society/10-ways-to-fight-hate-series/10-ways-to-fight-hate-dig-deeper/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

Would you want to eat in the dark? Adam Navis and Liz Waid tell about a restaurant where no one can see. Restaurants like this let people experience life very differently.https://spotlightenglish.com/disability/eating-in-the-dark/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

This is the ninth in a series of 10 programs on 10 Ways to Fight Hate in Your Community. Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at the ninth way to fight hate - teaching about acceptance of other people and cultures.https://spotlightenglish.com/society/10-ways-to-fight-hate-series/10-ways-to-fight-hate-teach-acceptance/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

Mike Procter and Marina Santee tell the amazing story of James Barry. For many years, she pretended to be a man so that she could work as a doctor.https://spotlightenglish.com/biography/doctor-barrys-amazing-secret/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

Do you know what to do to stay safe in cold weather? Megan Nollet and Bruce Gulland share tips about staying safe in the extreme cold.https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/the-environment/how-to-stay-safe-in-cold-weather/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

Colin Lowther and Liz Waid tell about a man who is making symbols of hope for people who need them. What gives you hope?https://spotlightenglish.com/good-stories/the-lampedusa-cross/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

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about the life and art of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. She painted about love and loss, disability, and traditional Mexican life.https://spotlightenglish.com/art/frida-kahlo-artist-of-mexico/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

All over the world, people share a love of tea. Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the history and customs of this popular drink.https://spotlightenglish.com/food-drink/the-amazing-history-of-tea/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 can you do when hate has a place deep in your community? Dealing with hate can be a long-term problem. Adam Navis and Bruce Gulland tell about the 8th way to fight hate in your community: Stay Engaged. https://spotlightenglish.com/society/10-ways-to-fight-hate-series/10-ways-to-fight-hate-stay-engaged/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

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about a researcher who is committed to restoring the world’s Coral Reefs.https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/nature/hope-for-the-oceans/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

Are you a kind person? Adam Navis and Katy Blake look at why people are kind. Could there be a benefit to doing kind things for others?https://spotlightenglish.com/society/why-being-kind-can-make-you-healthy/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

Spotlight tells about an artist in Italy who is fighting hate in an interesting way – through spray paint and food.https://spotlightenglish.com/art/cibo-fighting-hate-with-art/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

How can people get fresh food in the city? Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at the growing market of vertical farming. Can these city gardens be better for people and the environment?Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/the-environment/vertical-farming-and-the-future-of-cities/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 makes an artist great? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at the Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh. He was not famous during his lifetime. In fact, he suffered from mental illness. But did this mental illness influence his art?Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/biography/the-hidden-life-of-vincent-van-gogh/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

How did modern money develop? What are the earliest kinds of money? Christy VanArragon and Katy Blake look at money.Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/history/the-history-of-money/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

Sherlock Holmes is a character in books. But today, he is one of the most famous characters in the world. And he has influenced real methods of crime scene investigation. Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at how Sherlock Holmes has changed the world.Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/books/who-was-sherlock-holmes/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

Do you think you are an honest person? What makes you that way? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at the reasons people are honest and why people lie.Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/society/why-do-people-lie/ 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

Colin Lowther and Katy Blake look at the history of the TOEFL exam. This test is very common for students who want to study in English speaking countries. Have you taken the TOEFL?Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/education/taking-the-toefl/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 would you do for a better life? Liz Waid and Colin Lowther tell about the Underground City in Beijing. Here, all kinds of people come to China’s capital city to work for a better life. But is the sacrifice worth it? Will they be able to continue living there?Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/society/rat-tribe-the-story-of-beijings-underground-cities/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

How can you support under-represented people? Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about Jess Wade. She is helping women in science get the credit they deserve.Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/know-more-women-in-science/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

Can a conversation change the world? Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell about an idea from Denmark – a Human Library. Here, people check out a human book and learn about something new. Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/relationships/learning-more-at-the-human-library/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

Adam Navis and Anne Muir look at a Spanish tradition, the siesta. Would changing it lead to more sleep and better work?Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/culture/the-spanish-siesta/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#learnenglish #spotlightenglish #spanishsiesta

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at ways to work with leaders in your community. Leaders have an important role is stopping hate. People can pressure their leaders to lead the fight against hate. This is the 7th program in our series on 10 ways to fight hate in your community. Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/society/10-ways-to-fight-hate-series/10-ways-to-fight-hate-pressure-leaders/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#learnenglish, #spotlightenglish, #10waystofighthate,

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at life of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. His poetry is still popular all over the world. Why do people still read this poetry almost 100 years later?Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/books/the-life-and-poetry-of-pablo-neruda/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#spotlightenglish, #learnenglish, #pabloneruda,

Do you drink coffee or tea? Do you get caffeine in other food or drink? Liz Waid and Luke Haley look at the effects of the drug caffeine.Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/food-drink/caffeine-the-worlds-favorite-drug/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#learnenglish #practiceenglish #caffeine #easyenglish

Spotlight tells the story of the Little Match Girl. This Hans Christian Andersen story is very famous. Many people tell it at Christmastime. But what is the meaning of this story? Is it happy or sad?Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/holidays/christmas/the-story-of-the-little-match-girl/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#spotlightenglish #easyenglishstory #learnenglish

Katy Blake and Adam Navis tell about the tradition of building nativity scenes. These can be small or big – statues or even living! Why do people build these scenes?Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/holidays/christmas/making-nativity-scenes/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#spotlightenglish #christmas

Liz Waid and Adam Navis talk about a kind of television program that is very popular in Norway – Slow TV. This kind of entertainment is becoming more popular all around the world. Can Slow TV be helpful for people? Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/film-television/slow-tv-to-calm-your-mind/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#spotlightenglish, #learnenglish, #slowtv,

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid share some ways people can protect themselves from dangerous sicknesses that come from extremely hot weather.https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/the-environment/how-to-stay-safe-in-hot-weather/Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinDownload 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#learnenglish #spotlightenglish #heatwave #hotweather

Adam Navis and Liz Waid tell about harvest festivals around the world. During these festivals people give thanks for the good things in their lives.https://spotlightenglish.com/holidays/giving-thanks-for-the-harvest/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: http://spotlightenglish.com

What do you know about the word okay? It seems very simple, but it is actually very complex! Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at the uses and history of this common word.Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/how-to-use-the-word-ok/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#learnenglish #englishpractice #englishwords #howtousethewordOK

What do you do when you lose someone you love? The 2011 Japanese tsunami took the lives of many people. Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about a man who created a way for people to talk to those they lost.Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/relationships/telephone-of-the-wind/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#learnenglish #spotlightenglish #telephoneofthewind

Can choosing something different help stop hate? Adam Navis and Katy Blake look at the sixth way to fight hate: Create an Alternative. Love is stronger than hate.https://spotlightenglish.com/society/10-ways-to-fight-hate-series/10-ways-to-fight-hate-create-an-alternative/Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinDownload 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#10waystofighthate #learnenglish #spotlightenglish

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at urban legends - stories told to give a message. Can these stories ever be true?Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/good-stories/the-truth-in-urban-legends/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#urbanlegends #storiesinenglish #easyenglishstories

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the story of Isadore Charters. He was taken from his home as a young child. He lost his culture but found healing. Photo credit: "Isadore Charters" (CC BY 2.0) by SFU - Communications & MarketingJoin this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/listen/art/isadore-charters-the-healing-pole/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

Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at one transportation of the future. Can high-speed trains make transportation easier, safer and faster?Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/travel/high-speed-trains/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 kinds of shoes do people wear around the world? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at unusual and special shoes from around the world. How does culture influence clothing?Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/shopping/shoes-of-the-world/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

Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at the quick decisions we make, without thinking. These decisions affect our lives more than we know. Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/how-your-quick-decisions-can-change-your-life/ 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

Where do your flowers come from? Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about the business of growing and selling flowers.Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/work-and-business/the-big-business-of-flowers/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

This is the fifth in a series of 10 programs on fighting hate in your community. Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at the fifth way to fight hatred - learning about hate groups.Join our YouTube channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/society/10-ways-to-fight-hate-series/10-ways-to-fight-hate-educate-yourself/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

Adam Navis and Liz Waid give a short history of how people around the world get vaccines. We will have to use many of these methods to deliver vaccines that everyone needs – the COVID-19 vaccines. How do you get vaccines?Join our YouTube channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/sending-covid-19-vaccines-around-the-world/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/spotlightradioSign up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/spotlightenglish/spotlight-newsletter 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

In Canada, there is a long, sad history of abuse towards native people. Bruce Gulland and Megan Nollet look at this terrible history, and an attempt to bring healing. Can a country ever reconcile a difficult situation?Join our YouTube channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/history/truth-and-reconciliation-for-canada/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/spotlightradioSign up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/spotlightenglish/spotlight-newsletter 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

Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinLiz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at writer Chinua Achebe. He wrote to show Africa as it really is.https://spotlightenglish.com/biography/nigerian-writer-chinua-achebe/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/spotlightradioSign up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/spotlightenglish/spotlight-newsletter 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

Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinHow do you remember the tragic deaths in a war? Colin Lowther and Katy Blake tell the story of a musician who brought beauty to dark times by playing his instrument.https://spotlightenglish.com/music/music-in-war/Photo by Mikhail Evstafiev, CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0\, via Wikimedia CommonsDownload our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradioSign up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/spotlightenglish/spotlight-newsletter 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

Join our YouTube channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinWould you eat decaying food? What about poisonous food? Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at these and other taboo foods - foods that most people will not eat. Are there foods in your culture that other cultures find taboo?https://spotlightenglish.com/food-drink/taboo-food-would-you-eat-this/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/spotlightradioSign up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/spotlightenglish/spotlight-newsletter 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

What do you see in the sky at night? Rena Dam and Ryan Geertsma look at something amazing - the Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights. They look at the origin of the Northern Lights, and stories from around the world.Join this channel to get access to exclusive videos and script PDFs:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/nature/northern-lights/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/spotlightradioSign up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/spotlightenglish/spotlight-newsletter 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

Join our YouTube channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinWould you ever harm someone on purpose? Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the difficult ethical choice made by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. What guides people to make the right choices?https://spotlightenglish.com/biography/bonhoeffer-making-difficult-choices/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/spotlightradioSign up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/spotlightenglish/spotlight-newsletter 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

Join our YouTube channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/join2020 was a year unlike any other. The new coronavirus, SARS-CoV2, affected life all over the world. Spotlight tells the stories of people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/life-and-loneliness-during-covid-19/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/spotlightradioSign up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/spotlightenglish/spotlight-newsletter 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

Join our YouTube channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinDo steroids make sports better? What problems do steroids cause? Are there any benefits? Joshua Leo and Liz Waid look at the issue of using steroid drugs in sports.https://spotlightenglish.com/sport/sports-and-steroids/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/spotlightradioSign up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/spotlightenglish/spotlight-newsletter 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

Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at a popular treat around the world – ice cream! This food has a long history and a bright future in business. What is your favorite ice cream?https://spotlightenglish.com/food-drink/ice-cream-around-the-world/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/spotlightradioSign up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/spotlightenglish/spotlight-newsletter 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

Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at ways to speak up against hate. They give helpful tips that anyone can use to stop hate speech and promote tolerance. This is the fourth program in a series of ten programs on 10 Ways to Fight Hate in your community.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeqE9km-sipc9NCw02_4RQ/joinhttps://spotlightenglish.com/society/10-ways-to-fight-hate-series/ten-ways-to-fight-hate-speak-up/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/spotlightradioSign up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/spotlightenglish/spotlight-newsletter 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

Do you ever think of growing old? Katy Blake and Adam Navis give 5 simple tips for staying healthy as you get older. This program ends our series on Tips for Healthy Living.https://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/tips-for-health-series/5-tips-for-growing-old-better/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/spotlightradioSign up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/spotlightenglish/spotlight-newsletter 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

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at the social attitudes around infertility. Many people hope to have children. But sometimes, they are not able. This can bring great shame. Today, women are saying: no baby, no shame!https://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/no-baby-no-shame-in-infertility/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/spotlightradioSign up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/spotlightenglish/spotlight-newsletter 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

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the effects of noise pollution on people and animals. They give some tips on how to get rid of noise in your life. https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/taking-noise-out-of-your-life/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/spotlightradioSign up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/spotlightenglish/spotlight-newsletter 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

Everyone in the world does it - it's smiling! Luke Haley and Liz Waid look at when, how, and why people smile.https://spotlightenglish.com/culture/all-about-the-smile/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/spotlightradioSign up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/spotlightenglish/spotlight-newsletter 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

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at the mosquito. This insect causes big problems around the world. But knowing about this insect can protect people from its dangerous bite.https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/nature/the-terrible-and-interesting-mosquito/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/spotlightradioSign up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/spotlightenglish/spotlight-newsletter 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

Joshua Leo and Liz Waid visit the history of Chichen Itza. It was a Mayan city, located in southern Mexico. Why did people abandon this city, once full of life? https://spotlightenglish.com/history/the-ancient-city-of-chichen-itza/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/spotlightradioSign up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/spotlightenglish/spotlight-newsletter 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

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about an important way to stop hate – supporting victims of hate crimes and hate-based incidents. This is the third program in a series on ten programs on fighting hate in your community. https://spotlightenglish.com/society/10-ways-to-fight-hate-series/10-ways-to-fight-hate-support-the-victims/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/spotlightradioSign up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/spotlightenglish/spotlight-newsletter 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

Joshua Leo and Anne Muir look at the man who invented the 20th Century: Nikola Tesla.https://spotlightenglish.com/biography/nikola-tesla-the-forgotten-inventor/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/spotlightradioSign up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/spotlightenglish/spotlight-newsletter 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 hear programs in English: http://spotlightenglish.com

Is it possible to work less and actually get more done? Could more rest be the key to better work? Adam Navis and Liz Waid tell about the ancient idea of the sabbatical. Could this tradition be coming back?https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/work-less-and-live-better/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Do you know how to help your body recover from an injury? This is the 5th program in our series about Tips for Healthy Living. In this program we look at what it takes to be a healthy adult and how you can keep your body healthy.https://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/tips-for-health-series/tips-for-a-healthy-adult-how-to-recover-from-an-injury/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Liz Waid and Joshua Leo take a trip around the world to eat street food - food that costs little money and is sold beside the street. https://spotlightenglish.com/food-drink/street-food-around-the-world/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

This is the second in a series of 10 programs on fighting hate. Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at the second way to fight hatred – join forces.https://spotlightenglish.com/society/10-ways-to-fight-hate-series/ten-ways-to-fight-hate-join-forces/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Special traditions are part of any holiday. Liz Waid and Joshua Leo look at one Easter tradition from Ecuador: making and eating fanesca soup.https://spotlightenglish.com/holidays/ecuadorian-fanesca-soup/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.comimage:

Every year, people celebrate the tradition of Storytelling in the month of March. In honor of this holiday, Spotlight shares three world stories with important lessons.https://spotlightenglish.com/good-stories/world-stories-to-help-you-learn/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at how the human face communicates. Do you know what messages your face is sending?https://spotlightenglish.com/relationships/what-is-your-face-saying/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Do you know what it takes to be a healthy teen? In part three of this series, Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at the complex issues that teens have to face as they grow into adults. https://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/tips-for-health-series/tips-for-healthy-teenagers/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

What songs did your parents sing to you? Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma share children's songs and rhymes from around the world.https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/nursery-rhymes-around-the-world/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Cute things are popular around the world. But why? Liz Waid and Mike Procter discuss the reasons people respond to cute things.https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/the-science-of-being-cute/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

This is the first in a series of 10 programs on 10 ways to fight hate in your community. Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the first way to fight hate - act.https://spotlightenglish.com/society/10-ways-to-fight-hate-series/ten-ways-to-fight-hate-act/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at a special day for love: Valentine's Day. They look at the origins of this day, and celebrations around the world.https://spotlightenglish.com/holidays/valentines-day-all-about-love/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

What are the three most important things a child needs to be healthy? Adam Navis and Katy Blake look at giving children a healthy childhood. This is the third program in our series on Tips for Healthy Living.https://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/tips-for-health-series/three-tips-for-a-healthy-childhood/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at a food people eat all around the world: pizza! They look at the history and culture of this world food. What is your favorite topping?https://spotlightenglish.com/food-drink/pizza-the-worlds-food/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Colin Lowther and Liz Waid tell about the beginnings of Pokemon! It started as a simple game, but now this business is famous all around the world.https://spotlightenglish.com/sport/games/pokemon-catch-them-all/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Many sports fans say their team is more important to them than work, friends and even religion. Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at reasons why sports fans are so invested in their teams.https://spotlightenglish.com/sport/are-you-a-real-sports-fan?/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Have you ever wished you could do more? Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at 6 tips for time management. Do the things you need to do and the things you want to do!https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/6-tips-to-manage-time-and-do-more/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at New Year’s resolutions – promises and plans to change behavior. Are you making resolutions this year?https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/new-year’s-resolutions/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

In today's Spotlight, we tell one of the most famous stories in the world: the story of Christmas, and the birth of Jesus.https://spotlightenglish.com/holidays/christmas/the-christmas-story/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the stories about Saint Nicholas. Who was this man and why do we remember him?https://spotlightenglish.com/holidays/christmas/saint-nicholas,-the-christmas-saint/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Spotlight tells the famous Children’s Christmas story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. A small reindeer gets a big chance!https://spotlightenglish.com/holidays/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Adam Navis and Katy Blake look at how people throughout history have worn masks. These small pieces of cloth have been a part of culture for a long time. https://spotlightenglish.com/history/the-history-of-masks-for-health/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Adam Navis and Katy Blake share simple tips for keeping a new child safe and healthy. This is the second program in our Tips for Healthy Living series.https://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/tips-for-health-series/tips-for-a-healthy-child’s-first-year/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

In many wealthy countries, people celebrate an unusual holiday: Buy Nothing Day. Why would people choose NOT to buy things? Robin Basselin and Adam Navis look at this holiday. https://spotlightenglish.com/shopping/buy-nothing-day/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Adam Navis and Liz Waid tell about harvest festivals around the world. During these festivals people give thanks for the good things in their lives.https://spotlightenglish.com/holidays/giving-thanks-for-the-harvest/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell about a 56-mile race in South Africa. It honors soldiers and tests the courage of the people who run it.https://spotlightenglish.com/good-stories/the-greatest-footrace/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.comPhoto "Comrades Marathon 2006" (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Chris Bloom

Everyone knows that laughter is important, but why? Spotlight looks at the many benefits of laughing out loud!https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/a-good-laugh/**This video has US/UK voice labels. US voices are blue; UK voices are red.**Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Many people around the world enjoy gambling. But is it a problem? Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at the big business of gambling.https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/gambling’s-biggest-secret/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Do you like to be afraid? Spotlight tells scary stories – and looks at why people like to hear these frightening tales.https://spotlightenglish.com/good-stories/telling-scary-stories/Support 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/

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at Halloween, a popular holiday in North America. People celebrate similar holidays in many other countries as well.https://spotlightenglish.com/culture/all-about-halloween/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Can ordinary people be ambassadors, working for peace between countries? Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at movements for peace on social media.https://spotlightenglish.com/society/facebook-for-peace/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Can people do anything to improve health during pregnancy? Spotlight looks at simple tips for a healthy mother and baby. https://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/tips-for-health-series/tips-for-a-healthy-pregnancy/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Robin Basselin and Joshua Leo discuss a question many people ask themselves - why do teenagers behave that way?https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/teenage-behavior/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

One very old man in the United Kingdom wanted to say thank you to health workers during the coronavirus crisis. Colin Lowther and Liz Waid tell about Captain Tom’s special thank you.https://spotlightenglish.com/good-stories/captain-tom-says-thank-you/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.comPhoto by Emma Sohl and Capture the Light Photography; used by permission

What can people do about the problem of pollution? Adam Navis and Liz Waid tell about a film that looks at the problems of dealing with pollution in China.https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/the-environment/a-film-about-pollution/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Why do some people love a food while other people hate it? Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell about a much-used, but little-understood, part of the body – the tongue.https://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-human-tongue/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Nick Page and Christy Van Arragon look at the placebo effect. How does the mind affect the body? How can a placebo help or hurt our health?https://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/the-placebo-effect/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

What is the best way to know where you are? Bruce Gulland and Katy Blake look at an app that uses an interesting way to give people exact addresses. It has surprising helpful results!https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/the-internet/find-yourself-with-just-three-words/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Adam Navis and Liz Waid tell about the traditional German festival of Oktoberfest. This celebration of German culture has happened for over 200 years!https://spotlightenglish.com/culture/a-german-festival-oktoberfest/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Do you think social media can change a country? Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at the way Indonesians are influencing their government.https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/the-internet/the-internet-and-social-change-in-indonesia/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Countries and organizations all around the world use flags. These flags communicate their identity. Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the history of flags and their uses today.https://spotlightenglish.com/history/the-message-of-the-flag/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at breaking, and the dancers who perform it. Breaking is popular in many places, but many people do not understand it.https://spotlightenglish.com/music/dance/breaking-dance/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Should people stop writing by hand? Would that affect people in a good or bad way? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at how handwriting influences people and culture.https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/the-end-of-handwriting/Support 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/

Joshua Leo and Liz Waid look at a group of Peruvian women - weavers who make cloth. They are using their skills to make their lives better.https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/making-cloth-to-build-community/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

What sounds and pictures tell the story of humanity? Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at an attempt to create a record of all of life on earth. https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/the-golden-record/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com/

Adam Navis and Christy VanArragon tell the story of Joni Eareckson Tada. She suffered a major injury that changed her life.https://spotlightenglish.com/biography/joni-eareckson-tada/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Why is music from Korea so popular around the world? Ryan Geertsma and Liz Waid look at Korean popular culture.https://spotlightenglish.com/music/kpop:-asia’s-popular-musicSupport 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: http://spotlightenglish.comPicture: "VIXX-00974" (CC BY 2.0) by mduangdara; https://www.flickr.com/photos/mduangdara/15516138201/

What is the best way to choose a leader? Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma tell the story of a woman who became the king of her tribe.Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid tell about a woman who is working to stop the tradition of FGM in her community.Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid tell about a woman who is working to stop the tradition of FGM in her community.http://spotlightenglish.comSupport 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: http://spotlightenglish.com/Photo: Photo by Beenish Ahmed via Think Progress https://thinkprogress.org/she-couldnt-save-herself-from-female-genital-mutilation-but-she-saved-hundreds-of-others-23d3e546b363/#.x2rwyg8mq

Robin Basselin and Bruce Gulland look at the film "Life in a Day". It was created from videos recorded around the world - videos from people like you!Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.comphoto: Digital Democracy, via Flickr

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther tell about Manute Bol. He was a successful basketball player in the United States. But he also worked in his home country of Sudan.Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Joshua Leo and Liz Waid look at an unusual cemetery; a place where people are buried after they die.Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.comphoto: "Merry Cemetery, Maramures holiday 2011" (CC BY 2.0), premus

How do you practice food safety? Joshua Leo and Liz Waid discover how to avoid disease from food with the World Health Organization's "Five Keys to Safer Food."Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Anne Muir and Liz Waid tell about a group of people who explore the relationship between the human body and technology. Would you want to see sound? Would you want to hear colors? Would you want to unlock doors just by approaching them? People can put technology into their bodies to do these things. Will this be more popular in the future?

Robin Basselin and Liz Waid tell about a brave group of women. They confronted their abusers in an international court.

How do you work for peace? Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at the life of international peace leader Desmond Tutu.

Scientists want to bring extinct animals back to life. Is this a good idea? Or could it change our environment too much? Luke Haley and Robin Basselin look at the issue of de-extinction.

Adam Navis and Liz Waid tell about a kind of music that makes people move – the march. This music began as a way to move soldiers, but today people use it in competitions.

Joshua Leo and Christy VanArragon look at one of the world's most popular games - Monopoly! It uses ideas of big business, and land ownership. But what was the original idea?

Foodbanks bring hope to poor people in communities around the world. Katy Blake and Bruce Gulland look at foodbanks in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil.

Wind, rain and war. These things can all destroy. Adam Navis and Liz Waid tell about these and other forces that destroy special cultural and natural places.

Colin Lowther and Liz Waid tell about a simple and effective method to solve the problem of anaemia. This common health problem affects many people in developing countries.

Joshua Leo and Liz Waid look at two men who prepared for death in unusual ways: Louis Mantin and James Bedford.

Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at the food choices of Donald Watson. Watson was the first vegan, and he developed a new way of eating.

Colin Lowther and Anne Muir look at one of England’s greatest writers, Charles Dickens. He was born 200 years ago, but readers still love his books now.

Liz Waid and Luke Haley look at places around the world that are protected by UNESCO. They are special World Heritage Sites.

Around the world, the night sky is getting lighter. Luke Haley and Liz Waid look at the problem of light pollution.

Where did your stuff come from? Who made it? Where was it made? How did you get it? What will happen to it when you are finished with it? Spotlight looks at the story of stuff.

How could you celebrate Monday morning? Liz Waid and Robin Basselin look at an unusual art project.

12 young boys and their coach are trapped in a cave with no food or water. Spotlight tells the story of their amazing rescue.

Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at baby boxes – a way to protect newborn babies when their parents cannot care for them.

Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at genetic ancestry testing. Would you take a test to discover where your family was from? What if you learned something you did not like?

Colin Lowther and Anne Muir look at the life and work of the famous British poet, John Milton, and his most famous poem, "Paradise Lost".

Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at the most popular fruit in the world - the long, thin, yellow banana. This fruit is under threat.

Liz Waid and Joshua Leo tell the history of the most popular way people organize time - the Gregorian calendar.

Bruce Gulland and Adam Navis look at vaping. Many people believe vaping is better for you than smoking. But is it?

Colin Lowther and Robin Basselin look at the promises and problems of the Jatropha plant. Does it help or hurt farmers?

What happens after a relationship ends? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at a museum that collects things left at the end of a relationship.

A man loses a great honor because of another person's mistake. Liz Waid and David Bast tell this touching story of forgiveness.

Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at the history of the L'Arche communities. These communities provide a safe, caring place for people with disabilities.

In 2017, Cape Town was going to run out of water. Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about one way the people there worked through the crisis.

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at an unusual community in Italy. It helps young people defeat illegal drug use.

Can writing about your life be important? Adam Navis and Anne Muir look at why people write diaries and how it can help people.

The Tree of Ténéré stood for many years in the Sahara desert. Joshua Leo and Liz Waid examine how the tree survived, and what it can teach us today.

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the history and work of the Red Cross, the Red Crescent and the Red Crystal.

The city of Baghdad has experienced great conflict and sadness since the military invasion in 2003. But artists, musicians and book sellers are bringing beauty and knowledge back to the city. Liz Waid and Ruby Jones look at the art and culture of Baghdad.

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at Andrew Shapiro’s attempt to break a world record. Can he do 10,000 pull-ups?

Is it possible to change traditional cultural beliefs? Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma tell Lale Labuko’s story. He has worked to end child sacrifice among Ethiopian tribes.

The Inca people of Peru continue an ancient tradition. Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma tell about the way their community comes together to achieve a common goal.

Where do you get news? Do you trust newspapers and radio in your community? Bruce Gulland and Colin Lowther look at an organization training local reporters.

Liz Waid and Adam Navis remember the life of Wangari Maathai - the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid tell about the life and work of George Müller. He refused a salary, and still provided homes for 2,000 orphans.

Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin look at the stumbling stone memorials in Europe. These stones encourage people to remember victims of the Holocaust.

Do you take selfies? Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at why people like to take pictures of themselves.

Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at a very popular and useful product - palm oil. However, big palm oil farms also cause many problems.

Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at the popular video game Fortnite. This popular game has even influenced culture.

Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at the history and traditions of the ancient Japanese sport of Sumo.

Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at a woman who chooses to live in one of the worst prisons in Mexico.

Colin Lowther and Robin Basselin share the mysterious story of Bobby Dunbar. As a boy, he disappeared. When he was found, there were serious questions about his identity.

Bullying people on the internet can have terrible effects. Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid talk about these effects, and how all people can work to stop this cyberbullying.

How can you support under-represented people? Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about Jess Wade. She is helping women in science get the credit they deserve.

Why would a man walk over 38,000km? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid tell about Paul Salopek's 7-year walking journey around the world.

Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma tell the story of Kimani Maruge. He started school when he was 84 years old!

Liz Waid and Nick Page tell about graphic novels. These books combine pictures and words to tell a complex story.

Does your food tell a story? Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid tell about the foods that people eat at Easter. Many of these foods represent part of an important story.

How do you communicate with other people on the internet? Nick Page and Liz Waid share rules for good behavior.

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther tell about the traditional storyteller in Turkey – Nasreddin Hodja. He has a way of making people think differently!

Liz Waid and Nick Page look at the traditions and history of the Christian celebration of Easter.

Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at a group using drums to bring children together. This can end the problem of violent bullying in schools.

Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at the lives of honey hunters in India. This dangerous tradition provides thick, sweet honey.

What diseases scare you? Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at the ancient disease leprosy.

Robin Basselin and Colin Lowther looks at the use of music as medicine. How does music help people to heal, mentally and physically?

How much sugar is too much? Adam Navis and Katy Blake look at the connection between the increased use of sugar and an increase in a global health crisis.

How many pairs of shoes do you own? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at a culture of people who collect one kind of shoe.

Is there any value in weakness? Adam Navis shares a story that shows how weakness can have a purpose.

Will computers become more intelligent than people? Christy VanArragon and Joshua Leo look at the Singularity.

Around the world, girls learn to work together, and serve their community, through the Girl Scouts organization. Liz Waid and Joshua Leo look at the Girl Scouts.

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther tell about the history of Vietnam’s traditional clothing – the Ao Dai. It has developed and changed throughout Vietnam’s history.

Mike Procter and Liz Waid tell about clockmaker John Harrison. He invented a way for ships to know their East-West position at sea.

Do you have a good father? Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at what it means to be a good father. Can a person become a better father?

When children do not eat enough food, they do not grow correctly. Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at this serious problem in Afghanistan.

Rena Dam and Joshua Leo look at storytellers around the world. Their stories influence the people around them.

What can you do when you just cannot agree with someone? Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid share some tools for understanding people better.

Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin continue the story of the Chilean miners. What happened to them after the crisis?

In Autumn 2010, the world watched rescue efforts after a mine collapsed in Chile. What happened to the miners? How did they survive this terrible experience? Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell the story.

Famous bells ring in cities around the world. Anne Muir and Luke Haley look at some of these bells. Why do they ring?

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the harmful practice of using skin whitening creams and lotions.

What leaders have made a difference in your life? Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma tell the story of Wilma Mankiller, a leader for her people.

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at a difficult subject - being close to someone who is dying. They look at four things to say that can help.

Doctors win a prize for their dangerous research on stomach ulcers. Liz Waid and Colin Lowther tell their story.

When people could not play the music they wanted, they invented a new kind of music. Adam Navis and Katy Blake look at the history of Steel Pan music.

Horses are an important part of culture and working life in Argentina. Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at the celebrated Argentina horse: the Criollo horse.

Just because you can walk anywhere you want, doesn’t mean you should. Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid tell about the rules for hiking in Norway.

HelpAge International works to improve the lives of older people. Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin look at HelpAge International, and the needs and goals of elderly people.

Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell about electronic sports. These esports are becoming as common as physical sports. But they also have some problems.

How do children learn good values? Anne Muir and Colin Lowther look at an organization helping boys: the world wide Boy Scout Movement.

What goals do you have in life? Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at one way that some people are keeping their goals - a life list!

Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at the life and work of John Muir. Muir had a major influence on environmental movements around the world. His beautiful writing brought many people outside.

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about the National Museum of Brazil. In 2018, 90% of the museum was destroyed. It provides a lesson and a warning for people around the world.

Are there things in your life you could never give up? Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell about the minimalist lifestyle. People try to live a better life with fewer things.for a full transcript click HERE

Gabriel Garcia Marquez is one of the most important Latin American writers. Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at his life and work.

Liz Waid and Joshua Leo look at the work of Father Gregory Boyle. He works in the most dangerous parts of Los Angeles sharing an important message with gangs there.

Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell the story of Harriet Tubman and her fight for freedom. She is famous for working to end slavery in the United States.

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.

Ruby Jones and Mike Procter look at the history and development of the most important English dictionary - the Oxford English Dictionary.

People have drunk milk for thousands of years, but is it good for you? Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at the history and healthiness of milk.

How could someone shoot an arrow, without any arms? Colin Lowther and Robin Basselin tell Matt Stutzman’s story.

Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin tell about an organization that collects and shares stories of forgiveness. They encourage people to live better lives through forgiveness.

Liz Waid and Joshua Leo tell the story of Bai Fang Li. He gave everything he had to support the education of poor children.

Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at the life of one of the world’s most famous musical writers – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Mike Procter and Ruby Jones share the story of Ammon Shea, and his experience reading one of the longest books in the world - the Oxford English Dictionary.

Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at warriors in the past - gladiators. They fought for sport, to win glory and save their own lives.

From maintenance man, to marathon runner, to politician: Spotlight looks at the life of Wesley Korir.

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at the condition of autism. This condition affects a person’s brain. But how do people think about this condition?

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at two very famous paintings - the Mona Lisa, and the Last Supper. They investigate the mysteries and controversies surrounding these works.

Liz Waid and Luke Haley look at the story of how a small business became the second biggest toy company in the world.

Spotlight tells about the work of a man born with no arms and no legs. He shares what gives him hope.

José Mujica is the president of Uruguay – but he lives like a simple farmer. Why does he choose to live this way? Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin look at the man some people call “The World’s Poorest President.” Why does he call himself rich?

Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at one transportation of the future. Can high-speed trains make transportation easier, safer and faster?

What will you do when you are old? Spotlight tells about very old people doing very amazing things!

Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at the Titanic, the biggest, finest ship of its time. Many people thought it was unsinkable, but they were wrong.

Joshua Leo and Ruby Jones tell the story of a young woman from North Africa. Her name was Perpetua. She lived almost 2,000 years ago. But people still talk about her life today.

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the life-saving medicine Anti-D. This medicine comes from people like James Harrison and his special blood.

Dave Bast and Liz Waid look at the book "Hungry Planet: What the World Eats". This book shows the different ways people prepare and eat food around the world.

How could a king disappear for hundreds of years? Katy Blake and Mike Procter share the story of Richard III.

Nick Page and Liz Waid tell Dan Eley's story. After a terrible accident, he could not walk. Now, he is building a new life.

Christy VanArragon and Joshua Leo look at the history and future of paper - one of the most important materials in history.

Robin Basselin and Joshua Leo discuss a question many people ask themselves - why do teenagers behave that way?

Joshua Leo and Liz Waid share the stories of Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa. His writing and ideas have been controversial, but he has made a big difference in his country.

Roger Basick and Liz Waid look at the history of board games, and why this kind of game is becoming more popular today. Can these games bring people together?

Spotlight looks at the idea of a legacy and how others remember us after we die. What is your legacy?

Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin look at a woman who is working to bring hope and healing to other women in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at the global situation of HIV/AIDS today. There is some bad news. But there is a lot of good news too!https://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/the-history-and-present-situation-of-hiv-aids/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Are there special customs for applause in your home country? Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at clapping, cheering and other kinds of applause.

How long could a woman pretend to be a man? Mike Procter and Marina Santee tell the amazing story of James Barry.

How do you spend your money? Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at the moral question of buying things that cost a lot of money.

In today’s Spotlight, we tell one of the most famous stories in the world: the story of Christmas, and the birth of Jesus Christ.

Santa Claus? Father Christmas? Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the stories about Saint Nicholas. Who was this man and why do we remember him?

Anne Muir and Adam Navis share a Christmas cracker of stories and customs from Christmas around the world.

Do you know how to talk to children when bad things happen? Today's Spotlight is on talking to children about disasters.

Are you able to survive by finding your food growing wild? Today's Spotlight is on finding your food.

Do you have a favorite Christmas song? Today's Spotlight is on the music of Christmas.

Have you ever wondered what a flying reindeer has to do with Christmas? Today's Spotlight is on the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

Where do you buy your food? Who grows it? Who sells it? Bruce Gulland and Robin Basselin travel to an unusual market in India: Ima Keithel. This market is controlled by women only!

Is there a special place near you that you like to visit? Today's Spotlight is on Uluru, a special rock.

Christy Van Arragon and Joshua Leo look at an experiment done by a BBC television program. How easy is it to see if a person has a mental health problem?

Do you have a favorite piece of video game music? Are there games you recognize just by their music? Today's Spotlight is on the history of music in electronic video games.

Do you like waiting? Today's Spotlight is on the season of Advent--a season of waiting.

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at the relationship between animals and music. Can animals make and enjoy music like people do?

Spotlight looks at the life of a Zambian woman. She has HIV, but it has given her joy and purpose.

What makes a person beautiful? Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland explore the world of cosmetic plastic surgery. Why does a person change his or her face or body?

How do you use your mobile phone? Robin Basselin and Liz Waid share a new kind of film - a film made entirely with a mobile phone.

Have you ever wanted to live alone? Today's Spotlight is on people who live on the edge of the sea, in tall buildings called light houses.

In many wealthy countries, people celebrate an unusual holiday: Buy Nothing Day. Why would people choose NOT to buy things? Robin Basselin and Adam Navis look at this holiday.

Adam Navis and Liz Waid tell about harvest festivals around the world. During these festivals people give thanks for the good things in their lives.

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid examine the history of Easter Island. Could the story of this island be a warning about the future of Earth?

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther tell about a method for learning English called “Crazy English”. Could this method help you?

Can a company make money and make the world a better place? Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at an organization helping companies do just that!

What is the best way to support parents? Katy Blake and Joshua Leo look at an organization supporting and encouraging families through good places to live.

What is more important - the life that you live, or the one that you might have lived? Robin Basselin and Luke Haley look at a video game that asks this question.

How do you choose to protest? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at Lebanese poet Yehia Jaber.

Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma tell the inspiring story of how the Japanese Women’s Football team won the 2011 Women’s World Cup.

This is the fifth program in a five-part series about showing love to other people. Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at showing love through good physical touch.

What is your favorite puzzle? Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at the Rubik’s Cube, a famous puzzle from Hungary.

Countries and organisations all around the world use flags. These flags communicate their identity. Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the history of flags and their uses today.

Today's Spotlight is on Henrietta Lacks and her amazing cells.

Today's Spotlight is on the women who began modern nursing practices, Florence Nightingale.

This is the fourth program in a five-part series about showing love to other people. Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at showing love to other people by caring for and serving each other.

Vaccines are used all over the world to prevent disease. Liz Waid and Nick Page tell the story of the first vaccine.

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at a magical creature – the unicorn! Did unicorns really exist?https://spotlightenglish.com/history/the-true-unicorn/Support 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: http://spotlightenglish.com

Have you ever tried to see how fast you can do something? Today's Spotlight is on playing games as fast as possible.

This is the third program in a five-part series about showing love to other people. Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at showing love to others by giving and receiving gifts.

Do you like to be afraid? Spotlight tells scary stories – and looks at why people like to hear these frightening tales.

Liz Waid and Mike Procter look at what vaccines are, and how they work in the body. Vaccines are used all over the world to prevent disease.

What sounds and pictures tell the story of humanity? Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at an attempt to create a record of all of life on earth.

Today's Spotlight is on Halloween. This fun and scary holiday is celebrated in many different ways around the world.

Why are books forbidden in different countries around the world? Ryan Geertsma and Marina Santee look at why books get banned.

The earliest form of broadcasting in the world was not by radio, but on the telephone. Spotlight examines the Electrophone as a way of broadcasting entertainment and religion to the public.

The earliest form of broadcasting in the world was not by radio, but on the telephone. Spotlight examines the Electrophone as a way of broadcasting entertainment and religion to the public.

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther tell about a group of women who practice a traditional way of hunting for shellfish. These women do a dangerous, but important, job.https://spotlightenglish.com/culture/sea-women-of-south-korea/Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/spotlightenglishDownload our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFacebook: 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: http://spotlightenglish.com/

Today's Spotlight is on the global trade in rare bird eggs. It is a story of money, mystery, and crime.

Are extreme methods ever good? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid tell about a man who lived long ago. People did not always understand his extreme methods.

This is the first program in a five-part series about showing love to other people. Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at using kind words to express love.

Dianna Anderson and Liz Waid look at the recent journey to the planet Mars. What will scientists find there?

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!

Today's Spotlight is on several real princesses and the difference they made in the world.

Nick Page and Marina Santee look at the best day of famous footballer Didier Drogba's life.

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.

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/

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.

Today's Spotlight is on the challenges and joys of a relationship that crosses different cultures and languages.

Learn about running and jumping through the streets.

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.

Marina Santee and Ryan Geertsma look at the record setting swim of Martin Strel. He swam the whole length of the Amazon River.

Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at the problems some people experience in sleep. Why is sleep so important?

Today's Spotlight is on the effects of Princess culture around the world.

What is your favorite app? Ryan Geertsma and Liz Waid look at the game Flappy Bird. It became very popular, and then it disappeared!

Complex megaprojects can improve life for many people. But they can also have big problems. Liz Waid and Colin Lowther talk about the positives and negatives of Megaprojects.

Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at the history and sound of one of the most important modern musical instruments - the electric guitar.

Can writing about your life be important? Adam Navis and Anne Muir look at why people write diaries and how it can help people.

What would you do if your airplane crashed in the forest? What would you do if you were trapped in the wild? Mike Procter and Liz Waid tell two stories of extreme survival.

Robin Basselin and Adam Navis look at lottery games. Can they help people? Or do they harm people?

Adam Navis and Anne Muir look at a Spanish tradition, the siesta. Would changing it lead to more sleep and better work?

Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin look at standardized tests. Are these tests the best way to evaluate students?

At the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Jesse Owens' showed that a person's strength, skill, or intelligence cannot be told by the colour of their skin. Adam Navis and Christy VanArragon share his story.

Where does your energy come from? Liz Waid and Colin Lowther tell about a clean way to get energy – bioenergy.

How do you say hello? Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at greetings from around the world.

Do you ever have a song that you cannot stop thinking about? Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at earworms.

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther tell about the World Nomad Games. These games aim to celebrate the traditional Nomad Culture in a global world.

What kinds of shoes do people wear around the world? Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at unusual and special shoes from around the world.

Adam Navis and Anne Muir talk about what happens when a person survives a suicide attempt. Life may change slowly, but there are reasons for hope.

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at games children play all around the world. These games are more important than people know.

Literacy creates opportunity. But for many children, literacy remains a distant goal. Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at an organization helping young people to tell their own stories.

Spotlight looks at a place where victims of sexual violence can go for education, hope, and healing in the DRC.

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.

Can you find beauty in simple things? Spotlight tells about a U.S. poet who wrote beautiful poems about normal things.

Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at the most popular fruit in the world - the long, thin, yellow banana. This fruit is under threat.

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.

Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at the popular video game Fortnite. This popular game has even influenced culture.

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.

Liz Waid and Adam Navis explore the values and practice of the Japanese tea ceremony.

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.

Bruce Gulland and Christy VanArragon look at one tool for parents, as they try to influence their children's behavior.

What will you do when you are old? Spotlight tells about very old people doing very amazing things!

Adam Navis and Liz Waid tell about a kind of music that makes people move – the march. This music began as a way to move soldiers, but today people use it in competitions.

Have you laughed today? Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at an exercise that makes people laugh - laughter yoga! They also look at the good effects of laughter.

Colin Lowther and Anne Muir tell about a winner of the Global Teacher Prize. Hanan Al-Hroub shows how teaching can encourage peace.

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid tell about a modern way to treat dementia. But it is moral?

Could you run up a wall? Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at a new sport for the 2020 Olympics – speed climbing. Athletes for this sport look like they are running up a wall! 

Today's Spotlight looks at who has nuclear weapons, who does not, and why these bombs exist. 

Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at an English word that many people do not want to say – "sorry". Spotlight looks at when, why, and how people say say “I’m sorry”.

Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at a fast, fresh way to make coffee. This method is very popular, but it may be creating too much waste. 

Megan Nollet and Bruce Gulland look at the history and meaning of beards. Does having a beard make you more of a man? 

Can sharing a meal turn enemies into friends? Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at a particular food - hummus. They look at ways this food can bring people of the Middle East together. 

Anne Muir and Bruce Gulland look at top athlete Caster Semenya. Many people have questioned her sex. Is this fair? 

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at how reading can help people understand each other. Can reading make us better people? 

Everyone knows that laughter is important, but why? Spotlight looks at the many benefits of laughing out loud!

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about content moderators. These people see all the terrible images on the internet so that other people do not have to.

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid tell about the life and work of George Müller. He refused a salary, and still provided homes for 2,000 orphans.

Many people do it, but is it safe? Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at the popularity and dangers of sexting.

Spotlight looks at the idea of a legacy and how others remember us after we die. What is your legacy?

Complex megaprojects can improve life for many people. But they can also have big problems. Liz Waid and Colin Lowther talk about the positives and negatives of Megaprojects.

Adam Navis and Robin Basselin tell the story of Emil Zatopek - one of the world's best runners in the 1950's and 60's. He did everything wrong, but he won!

What would you do if you learned your grandparent was a war criminal? Nick Page and Liz Waid tell the story of a woman who learned a troubling thing about her past.

Anne Muir and Adam Navis tell about people experiencing things for the first time. Do you like to try new things? What do you want to try?

In Thai prisons, some prisoners are earning their freedom through boxing. Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at why the Thai government is encouraging this sport.

When a young boy gets cancer, his parents make a video game to tell his story. Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about the video game That Dragon, Cancer.

Katy Blake and Luke Haley tell about the life and work of Marie Curie. Her discoveries changed the future for science and medicine.

Who is your favorite sports player? Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at the most famous football player in the world, the Brazilian star Pelé.

Are you ever so worried that you cannot speak or do anything around other people? Liz Waid and Colin Lowther discuss this condition - being shy.

Spotlight looks at Charles Atlas. He created a body-building program that continues to be successful today.

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at how people around the world drink alcohol. Some drink every day, but some never drink it. Why is there such a difference?

Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at the strange world of cosplay - people who dress like their favorite characters from television, movies and books. Why do people do this?

Liz Waid and Nick Page look at the problem of cheating in schools. Why do people cheat? Is it ever okay?

Do you want to be perfect? Do you get angry when life is not perfect? Spotlight looks at people who try to make everything perfect.

Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at a business that grows trees into chairs! This simple method is a way to help the environment and create beauty.

Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at the life of one of the world’s most famous musical writers – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Adam Navis and Liz Waid tell about an act that many people like. But when you think about it, it is a little gross! What is a kiss and why do people do it?

What would you do to take the perfect selfie? Would you do something dangerous? Crazy? Adam Navis and Katy Blake tell about government efforts to stop people from taking dangerous selfies.

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at foraging – searching for food growing wild. They look at the benefits, and some warnings, about this method.

Do you yell a lot? Spotlight looks at how yelling may affect other people, especially children.

Anne Muir and Liz Waid tell about a group of people who explore the relationship between the human body and technology.

Colin Lowther and Liz Waid tell about a man who is making symbols of hope for people who need them. What gives you hope?

People use fire for many things, but it is extremely dangerous. Adam Navis and Anne Muir tell about ways to use fire safely.

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at the maker movement. In this movement, people invent and fix things instead of throwing them away.for a full transcript click HERE

Are there things in your life you could never give up? Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell about the minimalist lifestyle. People try to live a better life with fewer things.for a full transcript click HERE

Colin Lowther and Liz Waid tell about the beginnings of Pokemon! It started as a simple game, but now this business is famous all around the world.for full transcript click HERE

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther tell about Brazilian professional surfer Derek Rabelo. This sport depends on seeing, but Derek is blind.for full transcript click HERE

Have you heard sitar music, from India? Joshua Leo and Liz Waid look at the man who made this traditional music popular around the world.

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about a researcher who is committed to restoring the world’s Coral Reefs.

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at two very famous paintings - the Mona Lisa, and the Last Supper. They investigate the mysteries and controversies surrounding these works.

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at the terrible disease smallpox, and the debate about destroying the last small amounts of it.

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the harmful practice of using skin whitening creams and lotions.

What would you do to protect someone or something you love? Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about Lewis Pugh. He is swimming in freezing water to protect the environment.

Bed nets? Medicine? Genetic engineering? Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at new methods for stopping the deadly disease malaria.

Successful South African music group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, shows how music can help break down social and cultural barriers.

What kinds of jewelry do you wear? Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at the different kinds of jewelry people wear all around the world.

Do you have a good father? Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at what it means to be a good father. Can a person become a better father?

Would you ever live underground? Bruce Gulland and Katy Blake look at ancient underground cities in Turkey.

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at how to talk to people in a better, deeper way. They look at the art of conversation.

What is the good result of an act of kindness? Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at the good results for the kind person!

How real is reality television? Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at why people love reality television so much, and how real it really is.

Can praying make you better at a sport? Liz Waid and Colin Lowther explore the connection between prayer and winning at sports.

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at a difficult subject - being close to someone who is dying. They look at four things to say that can help.

What do you do when you lose something important? Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell about some organizations that help people find the things they have lost.

Love and sex are two of the strongest human desires. Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at a difficult subject: does using pornography hurt relationships?

Have you experienced strange weather? Ryan Geertsma and Liz Waid look at animal rains – times when fish, frogs or other animals fall with rain from the sky.

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the popular game of Backgammon. No one knows where it started, but it may influence peace in the future.

Many people think getting what you want is secret to happiness. Adam Navis and Ruby Jones tell how this is not the whole truth! Voice 1Welcome to Spotlight. I'm Adam Navis.Voice 2And I'm Ruby Jones. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live.Voice 1If you could wish for one thing, what would it be? Is there one thing that would make you happy? You may wish for a larger house, a better job, or a new car. These are all normal things which people think will bring them happiness. Most people believe that the rule for happiness is simple: happiness is getting what you want. But you know what? People are wrong.Voice 2Today's Spotlight is on this question: what makes people happy? In the end, we will find that people who seem happy as children are not always happy as adults. Also, people are not that good at knowing what will make them happy. And finally we will see how happiness has more to do with ourselves than with our situation.Voice 1Some important research began in 1937. It was called the Grant Study. This study involved several hundred male college students. It followed their lives over the next seventy [70] years. Every few years the men were examined by doctors. They had mental tests and answered a series of written questions. This information was collected and organized. Today, the men are old, so the information is being collected together. The results are interesting.Voice 2People who were happy as children were not always happy or successful as adults. The study used students from Harvard University. Harvard is one of the United State's top universities - and one of the most costly. As children, the students had financial security. They attended the best schools. As far as anyone could see, they were on the path to a good job, a good family, and happy life.Voice 1But not everyone developed into a happy healthy adult. In fact, those who reported the most happiness as adults often grew up in difficult situations, such as having a parent who hit them. The study showed that it was not a question of which men would experience trouble, but how they would react when they did. Everyone experiences trouble. It is often those people who have learned to deal with trouble when they were children who are best able to deal with it as adults.Voice 2Joshua Wolf Shenk is a writer. In the magazine ‘Atlantic Monthly', he wrote about some of the results of the research:Voice 3"... People learn how to deal with trouble from the pain of experience. They then use these skills through their whole lives. For example, compare two men - the study names them "David Goodhart" and "Carlton Tarrytown." Both men grew up afraid and lonely. Goodhart was raised in a lower class family. His father drank alcohol and his mother was "very tense, afraid, and worried." Tarrytown was raised in a wealthy family. But his father also drank alcohol. His mother was so depressed that Tarrytown was afraid she would kill herself. Goodhart went on to become a leader on human rights issues. Goodhart was in the top fifth of the Grant Study in mental health. However, Tarrytown was in the bottom fifth. He was divorced three times. He drank alcohol and took drugs to deal with his pain. At age fifty-three [53], Tarrytown killed himself. Goodhart lived to seventy."Voice 1What was the difference between these two men? Why did one grow into a happy adult who improved the lives of other people, while the other destroyed himself?Voice 2The Grant Study was not able to answer these questions. However it did notice that some qualities were common among people who said they were happy. These qualities are: being able to deal with trouble in a positive way, education, having a strong marriage, not smoking, not drinking too much alcohol, taking some exercise, and keeping a healthy weight. It is important to be able to satisfy your basic needs. However, more money, power, or material goods do not add much at all to a person's happiness.Voice 1Interestingly, there are actually two kinds of happiness. The first is the kind we talked about at the beginning of the program: getting what you want. This is called, "natural happiness." The other kind of happiness is called, "synthetic happiness." Synthetic is another word for made-by-humans. However, just because synthetic happiness is something we make ourselves it does not mean it is not a real kind of happiness.Voice 2Synthetic happiness is what we "make" when we do not get what we want. For example, imagine you do not get the job you want. Over time you begin to believe that you are better off not getting that job. You are in fact happier because you did not get that job. Are you lying to yourself? No. This is just a healthy way to deal with life. It is how adults manage the fact that much of life is out of our control. This happiness may seem like a lie, but the happiness is real. It is lasting. This shows that happiness is not easy to measure outside of a person's head!Voice 1In the end, it turns out that happiness depends less on our situation than we think. There are some things that we should choose over others. For example, we should prefer to make more money than to get sick. But we should be careful not to believe that a change in our situation will have a big effect on our level of happiness. In fact, putting too much hope in such a change will probably lead to disappointment and unhappiness.Voice 2There is one area of life that does affect our happiness: love and relationships. People are not meant to be alone. People are designed to be with other people. It is the same for all of us - no matter what age, sex, or country of origin. Even people who enjoy time alone need to spend some time with other people.Voice 1This is not a new idea. The Bible claims that God designed people to live together. If we were created to live with other people, then it makes sense that our happiness comes from other people. It also makes sense that cars, money, or being famous do not make us happy. So, if you want to live a happy life, make sure you put your time and energy into the people you care about. image: lazare

Adam Navis and Anne Muir tell about the deep caves under the ground. Another world waits below the ground for people to explore!

Why are cats so popular on the internet? Spotlight looks at some reasons.

Rena Dam and Liz Waid look at birth order theory. How does a child's place in the family affect his character? Why are children from the same family often so different from one another?

Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at what makes people happy. What makes you happy?

Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at the history and science of sleep. They investigate the benefits and troubles of getting a good night’s sleep.