Spotlight English

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-ap...

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...

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 ht...

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://w...

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.faceboo...

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at Halloween, a popular holiday in North America. People celebrate similar holidays in many other countries as well. https://spotlightenglish.com/culture/all-about-halloween/ 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 Faceboo...

Can ordinary people be ambassadors, working for peace between countries? Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at movements for peace on social media. https://spotlightenglish.com/society/facebook-for-peace/ 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: ht...

Can people do anything to improve health during pregnancy? Spotlight looks at simple tips for a healthy mother and baby. https://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/tips-for-health-series/tips-for-a-healthy-pregnancy/ 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-a...

Robin Basselin and Joshua Leo discuss a question many people ask themselves - why do teenagers behave that way? https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/teenage-behavior/ 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/spotlightr...

One very old man in the United Kingdom wanted to say thank you to health workers during the coronavirus crisis. Colin Lowther and Liz Waid tell about Captain Tom’s special thank you. https://spotlightenglish.com/good-stories/captain-tom-says-thank-you/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spotlightenglish Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app fo...

What can people do about the problem of pollution? Adam Navis and Liz Waid tell about a film that looks at the problems of dealing with pollution in China. https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/the-environment/a-film-about-pollution/ 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...

Why do some people love a food while other people hate it? Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell about a much-used, but little-understood, part of the body – the tongue. https://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-human-tongue/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spotlightenglish Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our a...

Nick Page and Christy Van Arragon look at the placebo effect. How does the mind affect the body? How can a placebo help or hurt our health? https://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/the-placebo-effect/ 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:...

What is the best way to know where you are? Bruce Gulland and Katy Blake look at an app that uses an interesting way to give people exact addresses. It has surprising helpful results! https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/the-internet/find-yourself-with-just-three-words/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spotlightenglish Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spot...

Adam Navis and Liz Waid tell about the traditional German festival of Oktoberfest. This celebration of German culture has happened for over 200 years! https://spotlightenglish.com/culture/a-german-festival-oktoberfest/ 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-a...

Do you think social media can change a country? Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at the way Indonesians are influencing their government. https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/the-internet/the-internet-and-social-change-in-indonesia/ 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...

Countries and organizations 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. https://spotlightenglish.com/history/the-message-of-the-flag/ 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...

Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at breaking, and the dancers who perform it. Breaking is popular in many places, but many people do not understand it. https://spotlightenglish.com/music/dance/breaking-dance/ 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:...

Should people stop writing by hand? Would that affect people in a good or bad way? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at how handwriting influences people and culture. https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/the-end-of-handwriting/ 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/sp...

Joshua Leo and Liz Waid look at a group of Peruvian women - weavers who make cloth. They are using their skills to make their lives better. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/making-cloth-to-build-community/ 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-appl...

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. https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/the-golden-record/ 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...

Adam Navis and Christy VanArragon tell the story of Joni Eareckson Tada. She suffered a major injury that changed her life. https://spotlightenglish.com/biography/joni-eareckson-tada/ 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...

Why is music from Korea so popular around the world? Ryan Geertsma and Liz Waid look at Korean popular culture. https://spotlightenglish.com/music/kpop :-asia’s-popular-music 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/spot...

What is the best way to choose a leader? Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma tell the story of a woman who became the king of her tribe. 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 lo...

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid tell about a woman who is working to stop the tradition of FGM in her community. Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid tell about a woman who is working to stop the tradition of FGM in her community. http://spotlightenglish.com 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...