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Join Liz and Adam in a REAL conversation between two native English speakers. In this conversation they talk about how noise can affect people, even when they do not know it. One of these people likes to listen to music while they work, while one does not like to listen to anything at all! Are you like Liz or Adam? See if you can find some peace and quiet with these helpful tips to turn down the v...

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at the effects of noise pollution on people and animals. They give some tips on how to get rid of noise in your life. https://spotlightenglish.com/your-life/taking-noise-out-of-your-life/ 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...

Do you think you know everything about smiling? Join Adam And Liz as they talk about why people smile. The reasons may be different than you think. Did you know that a smile can help you form relationships? Did you know that a smile can make you feel better, even when you fake it? Adam and Liz also talk about what smiling means in different cultures. Do you live in a culture where smiling is commo...

Is the mosquito the most dangerous bug on the planet? This little insect is a huge source of Malaria and other diseases. But it is also easy to stop in some simple ways. Adam Navis and Liz Waid talk about our program The Terrible and Interesting Mosquito. Are mosquitos a problem in your area? https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/nature/the-terrible-and-interesting-mosquito/ Download...

Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at the mosquito. This insect causes big problems around the world. But knowing about this insect can protect people from its dangerous bite. https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/nature/the-terrible-and-interesting-mosquito/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple Faceboo...

Almost 3,000 years ago, the ancient Maya people built a city. This city showed the advanced technology of the Maya. But a few hundred years later, it was completely abandoned. Today, many people visit the city to experience the ruins here. It holds many mysteries that we may never answer. Join Adam and Liz as they talk about the ancient city of Chichen Itza. https://spotlightenglish.com/history/th...

Join Adam and Liz in a REAL English Conversation as they talk about the third program in our series about 10 ways to fight hate. These two native speakers have a conversation you can listen to. What are some ways you fight hate in your community? https://spotlightenglish.com/society/10-ways-to-fight-hate-series/10-ways-to-fight-hate-support-the-victims/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.l...

Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about an important way to stop hate – supporting victims of hate crimes and hate-based incidents. This is the third program in a series on ten programs on fighting hate in your community. https://spotlightenglish.com/society/10-ways-to-fight-hate-series/10-ways-to-fight-hate-support-the-victims/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Downloa...

What do you know about the inventor Nikola Tesla? Do you know that he invented the way you get electricity? Did you know that he had ideas that often sounded crazy during the time that he lived? Today, we know that many of Tesla's ideas and theories are true. In fact, they are the basis for many of the technologies we take for granted today! Join Adam and Liz as they talk about Nikola Tesla. www.s...

One ancient idea is becoming popular again. It is the sabbatical! This extended time of rest is a way for people to get new energy and new ideas. It is good for the person, for their place of work. Join Adam and Liz as they talk about the ways that they rest, what rest means, and what a sabbatical for them might look like. Have you ever taken a sabbatical? What would you do with a sabbatical? http...

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...

How can you stay healthy as you get older? Adam and Liz have a REAL conversation about how to stay healthy as you age. We talk about this week's program in our Tips for Healthy Living series. 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/spotlightenglish Download our app for...

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...

What is the BEST street food you've ever had? What is a street food you have always wanted to try? Join our discussion about street food. Liz and Adam talk about their favorite street food and Liz shares some pictures of street food she enjoys. https://spotlightenglish.com/food-drink/street-food-around-the-world/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spotlightenglish Download our app for...

Join Adam and Liz as they discuss the second program in our series on 10 Ways to Fight Hate. These ten ways come from the Southern Poverty Law Center in the US. Adam and Liz talk about examples in the program and concrete ways you can join forces with people in your community to fight hate. https://spotlightenglish.com/society/10-ways-to-fight-hate-series/ten-ways-to-fight-hate-join-forces/ Suppor...

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...

Join Liz and Adam in a real discussion about a traditional Ecuadorian food called Fanesca. Adam and Liz talk about their own Easter traditions. Do you have Easter traditions? What holiday is your favorite to celebrate? 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/spotligh...

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...

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...

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/...

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://...