Yehia Jaber - Fighting with Words
How do you choose to protest? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at Lebanese poet Yehia Jaber.
Nov 19, 2019•15 min
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Episodes
More Than a Football Game
Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma tell the inspiring story of how the Japanese Women’s Football team won the 2011 Women’s World Cup.
Nov 15, 2019•15 min
The Five Love Languages - Physical Touch
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.
Nov 14, 2019•15 min
Rubiks Cube - A Famous Puzzle
What is your favorite puzzle? Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at the Rubik’s Cube, a famous puzzle from Hungary.
Nov 13, 2019•15 min
The Message of the Flag
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.
Nov 12, 2019•15 min
Henrietta Lacks
Today's Spotlight is on Henrietta Lacks and her amazing cells.
Nov 11, 2019•15 min
Florence Nightingale
Today's Spotlight is on the women who began modern nursing practices, Florence Nightingale.
Nov 08, 2019•15 min
The Five Love Languages - Acts of Service
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.
Nov 07, 2019•15 min
The History of Vaccines
Vaccines are used all over the world to prevent disease. Liz Waid and Nick Page tell the story of the first vaccine.
Nov 06, 2019•15 min
The True Unicorn
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/spotlightenglish 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/spotlightradio Are you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight to learn about ...
Nov 05, 2019•15 min
Speedrunning- Games Done Quick
Have you ever tried to see how fast you can do something? Today's Spotlight is on playing games as fast as possible.
Nov 04, 2019•15 min
The Five Love Languages - Receiving Gifts
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.
Nov 01, 2019•15 min
Telling Scary Stories
Do you like to be afraid? Spotlight tells scary stories – and looks at why people like to hear these frightening tales.
Oct 31, 2019•15 min
How Vaccines Work
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.
Oct 30, 2019•15 min
The Golden Record
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.
Oct 29, 2019•15 min
All About Halloween
Today's Spotlight is on Halloween. This fun and scary holiday is celebrated in many different ways around the world.
Oct 28, 2019•15 min
Dangerous Books
Why are books forbidden in different countries around the world? Ryan Geertsma and Marina Santee look at why books get banned.
Oct 25, 2019•15 min
The Five Love Languages - Quality Time
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.
Oct 24, 2019•15 min
Electrophone - Broadcasting Over the Telephone
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.
Oct 23, 2019•15 min
Sea Women of South Korea
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/spotlightenglish Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple Facebook: facebook.com/spotlightradio Are you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice y...
Oct 22, 2019•15 min
Stealing and Selling Falcon Eggs
Today's Spotlight is on the global trade in rare bird eggs. It is a story of money, mystery, and crime.
Oct 21, 2019•15 min
The Extreme Methods of Benjamin Lay
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.
Oct 18, 2019•15 min
The Five Love Languages - Kind Words
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.
Oct 17, 2019•15 min
Curiosity - Going to Mars
Dianna Anderson and Liz Waid look at the recent journey to the planet Mars. What will scientists find there?
Oct 16, 2019•15 min
Communicating with Whales
Have you ever wanted to talk to an animal? Liz Waid and Nick Page share the story of one man who is trying to communicate with whales - through music! https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/communicating-with-whales/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradio Are you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlight ...
Oct 15, 2019•15 min
Powerful Princesses of the World
Today's Spotlight is on several real princesses and the difference they made in the world.
Oct 14, 2019•15 min
Drogba Scores a Goal
Nick Page and Marina Santee look at the best day of famous footballer Didier Drogba's life.
Oct 11, 2019•15 min
The Desert Flower: Waris Dirie
How can women change a dangerous tradition? Ryan Geertsma and Liz Waid look at the life of Ethiopian model Waris Dirie. She has used her difficult past to create hope for many women.
Oct 10, 2019•15 min
The Power of Clothes
Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at how clothing can influence how people feel. What is so special about clothes? https://spotlightenglish.com/shopping/the-power-of-clothes Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spotlightenglish 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/spotlightradio Are you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your English? Listen to Spotlig...
Oct 09, 2019•15 min
Shakespeare - Known and Unknown
William Shakespeare is the most famous writer in the English language. He lived more than 400 years ago, but people still read his poetry and plays today. Christy VanArragon and Colin Lowther look at Shakespeare’s life.
Oct 08, 2019•15 min
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