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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/spotlighteng...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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.faceboo...

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-an...

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:/...

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://ww...

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 fo...

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-ap...

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 An...

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/...

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 F...

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...

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://...

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: htt...

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....

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...

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://w...

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/spotli...

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...

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...