Spotlight English

Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin continue the story of the Chilean miners. What happened to them after the crisis?

In Autumn 2010, the world watched rescue efforts after a mine collapsed in Chile. What happened to the miners? How did they survive this terrible experience? Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell the story.

Famous bells ring in cities around the world. Anne Muir and Luke Haley look at some of these bells. Why do they ring?

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the harmful practice of using skin whitening creams and lotions.

What leaders have made a difference in your life? Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma tell the story of Wilma Mankiller, a leader for her people.

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.

Doctors win a prize for their dangerous research on stomach ulcers. Liz Waid and Colin Lowther tell their story.

When people could not play the music they wanted, they invented a new kind of music. Adam Navis and Katy Blake look at the history of Steel Pan music.

Horses are an important part of culture and working life in Argentina. Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at the celebrated Argentina horse: the Criollo horse.

Just because you can walk anywhere you want, doesn’t mean you should. Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid tell about the rules for hiking in Norway.

HelpAge International works to improve the lives of older people. Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin look at HelpAge International, and the needs and goals of elderly people.

Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell about electronic sports. These esports are becoming as common as physical sports. But they also have some problems.

How do children learn good values? Anne Muir and Colin Lowther look at an organization helping boys: the world wide Boy Scout Movement.

What goals do you have in life? Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at one way that some people are keeping their goals - a life list!

Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at the life and work of John Muir. Muir had a major influence on environmental movements around the world. His beautiful writing brought many people outside.

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about the National Museum of Brazil. In 2018, 90% of the museum was destroyed. It provides a lesson and a warning for people around the world.

Are there things in your life you could never give up? Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell about the minimalist lifestyle. People try to live a better life with fewer things.for a full transcript click HERE

Gabriel Garcia Marquez is one of the most important Latin American writers. Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at his life and work.

Liz Waid and Joshua Leo look at the work of Father Gregory Boyle. He works in the most dangerous parts of Los Angeles sharing an important message with gangs there.

Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell the story of Harriet Tubman and her fight for freedom. She is famous for working to end slavery in the United States.

Anne Muir and Colin Lowther look at Benjamin Franklin and his discoveries about lightning. They also look at other evidence that gives us information about lightning.

Ruby Jones and Mike Procter look at the history and development of the most important English dictionary - the Oxford English Dictionary.

People have drunk milk for thousands of years, but is it good for you? Adam Navis and Liz Waid look at the history and healthiness of milk.

How could someone shoot an arrow, without any arms? Colin Lowther and Robin Basselin tell Matt Stutzman’s story.

Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin tell about an organization that collects and shares stories of forgiveness. They encourage people to live better lives through forgiveness.