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.

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Episodes

Doing Good is Good for You

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

May 15, 2019•15 min

Reality Television

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.

May 14, 2019•15 min

Prayer and Sport

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

May 13, 2019•15 min

Four Things to Say When Someone is Dying

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.

May 12, 2019•15 min

Lost and Found

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.

May 10, 2019•15 min

Does Porn Kill Love?

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?

May 08, 2019•15 min

Rain of Fish

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.

May 06, 2019•15 min

Backgammon as a Bridge

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.

May 03, 2019•15 min

What Makes Us Happy?

Many people think getting what you want is secret to happiness. Adam Navis and Ruby Jones tell how this is not the whole truth!

May 01, 2019•15 min

Exploring Deep Caves

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

Apr 29, 2019•15 min

Cats on the Internet

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

Apr 28, 2019•15 min

Birth Order Theory

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?

Apr 27, 2019•15 min

Be Happy

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

Apr 26, 2019•15 min

A Good Night's Sleep

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.

Apr 26, 2019•15 min

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