Spotlight English

Liz Waid and Joshua Leo tell the story of Bai Fang Li. He gave everything he had to support the education of poor children.

Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at the life of one of the world’s most famous musical writers – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Mike Procter and Ruby Jones share the story of Ammon Shea, and his experience reading one of the longest books in the world - the Oxford English Dictionary.

Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at warriors in the past - gladiators. They fought for sport, to win glory and save their own lives.

From maintenance man, to marathon runner, to politician: Spotlight looks at the life of Wesley Korir.

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland look at the condition of autism. This condition affects a person’s brain. But how do people think about this condition?

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at two very famous paintings - the Mona Lisa, and the Last Supper. They investigate the mysteries and controversies surrounding these works.

Liz Waid and Luke Haley look at the story of how a small business became the second biggest toy company in the world. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/lego-play-well/ 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...

Spotlight tells about the work of a man born with no arms and no legs. He shares what gives him hope.

José Mujica is the president of Uruguay – but he lives like a simple farmer. Why does he choose to live this way? Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin look at the man some people call “The World’s Poorest President.” Why does he call himself rich?

Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at one transportation of the future. Can high-speed trains make transportation easier, safer and faster?

What will you do when you are old? Spotlight tells about very old people doing very amazing things!

Liz Waid and Adam Navis look at the Titanic, the biggest, finest ship of its time. Many people thought it was unsinkable, but they were wrong.

Joshua Leo and Ruby Jones tell the story of a young woman from North Africa. Her name was Perpetua. She lived almost 2,000 years ago. But people still talk about her life today.

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the life-saving medicine Anti-D. This medicine comes from people like James Harrison and his special blood.

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.

How could a king disappear for hundreds of years? Katy Blake and Mike Procter share the story of Richard III.

Nick Page and Liz Waid tell Dan Eley's story. After a terrible accident, he could not walk. Now, he is building a new life.

Christy VanArragon and Joshua Leo look at the history and future of paper - one of the most important materials in history.

Robin Basselin and Joshua Leo discuss a question many people ask themselves - why do teenagers behave that way?

Joshua Leo and Liz Waid share the stories of Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa. His writing and ideas have been controversial, but he has made a big difference in his country.

Roger Basick and Liz Waid look at the history of board games, and why this kind of game is becoming more popular today. Can these games bring people together?

Spotlight looks at the idea of a legacy and how others remember us after we die. What is your legacy?

Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin look at a woman who is working to bring hope and healing to other women in the Democratic Republic of Congo.