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Spotlight English
Spotlight is an audio program for learning English. It uses a special method of broadcasting that makes it easier to understand for listeners worldwide.If you want to try faster programs, please subscribe to our Spotlight Advanced podcast (https://www.spreaker.com/show/spotlight-english-advanced)
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The Beatles
Colin Lowther and Alice Irizarry talk about how four boys from working class families in Liverpool became one of the most influential rock bands of al...
An Honest Game
Andrew and Paula Devis talk about the importance of honesty in sports and also in one’s own character.
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Uniting Refugee Families Again
Gillian Woodward and Roger Basick talk about an innovative and practical way that two brothers created to help refugees all around the world.
Star Wars
Patrick Woodward and Megan Nollet talk about the movie “Star Wars” and the person behind its success.
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Carl Lutz: The Quiet Hero
Alice Irizarry and Colin Lowther share about the life of man who, despite his quiet personality, spoke out boldly for the sake of others.
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The American Civil War
Alice Irizarry and Andrew Devis share about the American Civil War and the reasons why it happened.
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Elvis Presley -The King of Rock and Roll
Roger Basick and Gillian Woodward share about the life and death of one of the most famous rock and roll singer of all time.
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Elvis Presley - The King of Rock and Roll
Roger Basick and Gillian Woodward share about the life and death of one of the most famous rock and roll singer of all time.
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Call the Midwife
Choosing how to give birth is a personal decision. Some women feel more comfortable with a midwife, while others prefer the security of a hospital. Gi...
The Strange Life of Adolphe Sax
Colin Lowther and Megan Nollet share about the inventor of the saxophone and his strange life.
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Edgar Allan Poe: Master of the Strange
Andrew Devis and Megan Nollet share about a famous American writer and his interesting books and poems.
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The City that Re-wrote History
Marina Santee and Roger Basick talk about and interesting discovery belonging to a people group who live in the jungles of Ecuador.
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The Limitless Stories of Jorge Luis Borges
Alice Irizarry and Patrick Woodward share about the works of Argentinian writer, Jorge Luis Borges and how blindness influences his writing.
The History of Beer
Patrick Woodward and Megan Nollet share about the interesting history of beer.
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David Bowie: Changes
Gillian Woodward and Roger Basick share about the rock star, David Bowie, and how he used his music to help him overcome challenges with personal iden...
The Flea - Lionel Messi
Colin Lowther and Alice Irizarry tell us about a small boy who had big dreams and became one of the biggest football players of all times. You will re...
Finding Your Family
Colin Lowther and Megan Nollet talk about the science behind DNA and what it tells us about our family history.
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Seeing Clearly: The Erik Weihenmayer Story
Alice Irrizary and Andrew Devis discuss an inspiring individual who refused to let blindness stand in the way of accomplishing goals that many believe...
Obesessive Compulsive Disorder
Roger Basick and Gillian Woodward tell us about people living with persistent obsessions and compulsions. What is OCD and how does OCD affect a person...
The IF Project
Patrick and Gillian Woodward look at a project that aims to decrease crime. Could asking prisoners a simple question help others avoid going to prison...
The Lottery: Big Money or Big Problem
Andrew Devis and Gillian Woodward look at lottery games. Would winning the lottery have a positive or negative effect on someone’s life?
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The Great Bustard Returns
Alice Irizarry and Patrick Woodward talk about a most interesting bird and what was done to keep it from becoming extinct.
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The Predicament Question
Marina Santee and Colin Lowther look at predicaments - bad situations. Why do people get into bad situations? How do they get out?
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The Power of Apology
Patrick Woodward and Megan Nollet give us five tips on how we can successfully apologize to someone. They also talk about the benefits of an apology t...
Zero for Tea Money
Gillian Woodward and Roger Basick share about a unique way of fighting against corruption that is being used in India.
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Expressing Your Love
Colin Lowther and Alice Irizarry talk about a way that people have expressed their feelings of love to one another since ancient times… poetry that is...
Traditions of Love
Megan Nollet and Andrew Devis share about the ways people find whom they will marry in different countries around the world.
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Prudence Sings
Liz Waid and Joshua Leo look at the singer Prudence Mabhena. She has faced many difficulties in her life, but today she is making beautiful music.
Shaking Hands
How do you greet people? Do you say hello, or shake hands? Tell us what you think. And then listen to today's Spotlight program on handshakes.
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Silvered Water
How can the world learn about a terrible war? Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell about a film about real life in the Syrian civil war.
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Seven Wonders of the World
You may have heard of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. But could you name them? Joshua Leo and Rena Dam examine those seven famous structures.<...
New World Wonders
What is the most wonderful place in the world? Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at a project to select a list of seven wonderful structures in the worl...
Skateistan, The Skateboarding School
Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at a skateboarding school in Kabul Afghanistan. But there is more to it than just skateboarding!
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The Iditarod: The Last Great Race
Would you want to race through snow? Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at the famous Iditarod race, through the snow.
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Alejandro Aravena: Good Housing for All
Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid tell about a building designer Alejandro Aravena and his company. They aim to solve the world’s coming housing crisis by bu...
Nyaka AIDS Orphans School
Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at the work of Twesigye Jackson Kaguri. After family members died, he decided he could help other orphans.
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English Idioms: Plants
Roger Basick and Gillian Woodward share a few interesting English idioms that have to do with plants.
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Friend or Enemy
Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at friends and enemies in nature. What can they teach us about human relationships?
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Fish in Danger
Christy VanArragon and Joshua Leo look at the beautiful ocean clownfish. This fish seems to be losing its senses. But why?
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The Happiest Place in the World
Alice Irizarry and Patrick Woodward share about the lifestyle in Finland and how it helps make this country to be considered the happiest place in the...