Joshua Leo and Christy VanArragon look at why people like to gossip and how people can stop gossip. 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? …

Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. I’m Colin Lowther. Voice 2 And I’m Anne Muir. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live. Click here to follow along with this program on YouTube. Voice 1 In March 2016, many famous people gathered in Dubai. Celebrities and poli…

Alice Irrizary and Colin Lowther share about unique books which not only tell a story, but give clues for finding hidden treasures. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/finding-treasure-from-your-chair/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple Facebook: https://w…

Why is Iceland the most peaceful country in the world? Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin look at the lessons from Iceland’s peaceful society. 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 loo…

Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. I’m Alice Irrizary. Voice 2 And I’m Colin Lowther. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live. Click here to follow along with this program on YouTube. Voice 1 On August 7, 1979, Kit Williams buried a piece of jewelry in Ampthil…

Alice Irrizary and Colin Lowther share about unique books which not only tell a story, but give clues for finding hidden treasures. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/finding-treasure-from-your-chair/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple Facebook: https://w…

Alice Irrizary and Andrew Devis talk about an ancient Japanese art style and how it has influenced artists in the West. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/images-of-the-floating-world/ 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/…

Alice Irrizary and Andrew Devis talk about an ancient Japanese art style and how it has influenced artists in the West. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/images-of-the-floating-world/ 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/…

Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. I’m Alice Irrizary. Voice 2 And I’m Andrew Devis. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live. Click here to follow along with this program on YouTube. Voice 1 A great wave rises in the ocean. Three small wooden boats float below…

Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. I’m Liz Waid. Voice 2 And I’m Colin Lowther. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand – no matter where in the world they live. Click here to follow along with this program on YouTube. Voice 3 “Once I knew only darkness and stillness. My life was without past or fut…

Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. I’m Colin Lowther. Voice 2 And I’m Liz Waid. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live. Voice 1 Today’s Spotlight is on New Year’s resolutions. People celebrate the beginning of each year at different times depending on their c…

Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. I’m Colin Lowther. Voice 2 And I’m Liz Waid. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live. …5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Happy New Year! Click here to follow along with this program on YouTube. Voice 1 Every year on December 31st millions of pe…

Patrick Woodward and Megan Nollet talk about very unique discoveries and what they might reveal of ancient cultures. https://spotlightenglish.com/history/the-mystery-of-the-bog-people/ 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/spotligh…

Patrick Woodward and Megan Nollet talk about very unique discoveries and what they might reveal of ancient cultures. https://spotlightenglish.com/history/the-mystery-of-the-bog-people/ 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/spotligh…

Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. I’m Patrick Woodward. Voice 2 And I’m Megan Nollet. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live. Click here to follow along with this program on YouTube. Voice 1 On Monday May 8, 1950, the Højgaard family discovered the body of a…

Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. I’m Liz Waid. Voice 2 And I’m Colin Lowther. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live. Voice 1 In March of 2018, many people in London, England, received some troubling letters. People in other communities, like Birmingham, an…

Roger Basick and Alice Irrizary talk about three athletes and their individual journeys, but also how they influence and motivated each other to become top tennis players in the world. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-big-three/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/s…

Roger Basick and Alice Irrizary talk about three athletes and their individual journeys, but also how they influence and motivated each other to become top tennis players in the world. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/the-big-three/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/s…

Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight I’m Roger Basick. Voice 2 And I’m Alice Irrizary. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand, no matter where in the world they live. Click here to follow along with this program on YouTube. Voice 1 Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic [Jo-ko-vitch] are prof…

Gillian Woodward and Roger Basick share about Beatrix Potter, the creator of Peter Rabbit, and events in her life that influenced her imagination and creativity. https://spotlightenglish.com/biography/who-made-peter-rabbit/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple Face…

Gillian Woodward and Roger Basick share about Beatrix Potter, the creator of Peter Rabbit, and events in her life that influenced her imagination and creativity. https://spotlightenglish.com/biography/who-made-peter-rabbit/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple Face…

Andrew Devis and Alice Irrizary share about how a group of musicians from a humble background have used music to share a powerful message about their people and culture. https://spotlightenglish.com/music/africas-rock-and-roll-rebels/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight…

Andrew Devis and Alice Irrizary share about how a group of musicians from a humble background have used music to share a powerful message about their people and culture. https://spotlightenglish.com/music/africas-rock-and-roll-rebels/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight…

Alice Irrizary and Colin Lowther talk about how video games may help people suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or with drug and alcohol addictions. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/tetris-the-healing-game/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple F…

Alice Irrizary and Colin Lowther talk about how video games may help people suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or with drug and alcohol addictions. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/tetris-the-healing-game/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple F…

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-android Download our app for iOS at http://…

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-android Download our app for iOS at http://…

Patrick Woodward and Megan Nollet share about Philippe Croizon and how his disabilities have 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-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotl…

Patrick Woodward and Megan Nollet share about Philippe Croizon and how his disabilities have 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-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotl…

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-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple Facebook: …

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-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple Facebook: …

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-android Download ou…

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-android Download our app for iOS at http://bi…

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-android Download our app for iOS at http://bi…

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-android Download our app…

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-android Download our app…

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-…

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-…

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-android Download our app for iOS at htt…

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-android Download our app for iOS at htt…

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

Patrick and Gillian Woodward share about the creators of “Godzilla” and what influenced them when they created this famous monster. https://spotlightenglish.com/?p=3621 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 l…

Patrick and Gillian Woodward share about the creators of “Godzilla” and what influenced them when they created this famous monster. https://spotlightenglish.com/?p=3621 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 l…

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-android Download our app for iOS at http://bi…

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-android Download our app for iOS at http://bi…

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-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly…

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-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly…

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-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlight…

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-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotlight…

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-android Download …