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-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlightradio Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/spotlightenglish/spotlight-newsletter Are you learning English? Are you looking for a way to practice your Engli...
May 03, 2021•14 min
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/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/spotli...
Apr 26, 2021•14 min
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/spotlightenglish Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app f...
Apr 19, 2021•14 min
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/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 pract...
Apr 12, 2021•14 min
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/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 ...
Apr 05, 2021•15 min
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/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 pra...
Mar 29, 2021•14 min
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/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 Eng...
Mar 22, 2021•15 min
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/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? L...
Mar 15, 2021•14 min
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/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/s...
Mar 08, 2021•14 min
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/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 you...
Mar 01, 2021•14 min
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/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 E...
Feb 22, 2021•14 min
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/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 lea...
Feb 15, 2021•14 min
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/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 ...
Feb 08, 2021•14 min
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/spotlightenglish Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple F...
Feb 01, 2021•14 min
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/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 ...
Jan 25, 2021•13 min
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/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...
Jan 18, 2021•14 min
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/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...
Jan 11, 2021•14 min
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/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? A...
Jan 04, 2021•14 min
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/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...
Dec 28, 2020•15 min
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/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 Eng...
Dec 25, 2020•14 min
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/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 y...
Dec 21, 2020•14 min
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/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 ...
Dec 14, 2020•14 min
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/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 lookin...
Dec 07, 2020•15 min
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/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 ...
Nov 30, 2020•14 min
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/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...
Nov 27, 2020•14 min
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/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 ...
Nov 23, 2020•14 min
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/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 y...
Nov 16, 2020•14 min
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/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 Engli...
Nov 09, 2020•15 min
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/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 ...
Nov 02, 2020•13 min
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/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? L...
Oct 30, 2020•15 min
