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Spotlight English
Spotlight is an audio program for learning English. It uses a special method of broadcasting that makes it easier to understand for listeners worldwide.If you want to try faster programs, please subscribe to our Spotlight Advanced podcast (https://www.spreaker.com/show/spotlight-english-advanced)
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New Homes from Old Prisons
Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at a creative housing project in the Netherlands – turning prisons into temporary safe homes for refugees.
The Telephone and the English Language
Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin look at the ways that the telephone has changed the English language. Why does language change?
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Cosplay: Playing Your Favorite Character
Robin Basselin and Ryan Geertsma look at the strange world of cosplay - people who dress like their favorite characters from television, movies and bo...
Nuevo Laredo practice English with Spotlight
Nick Page and Ryan Geertsma look at the drug war in Northern Mexico. They share the stories of people affected by the conflict.
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LitWorld: Power to Write Your Own Story
Gillian Woodward and Roger Basick talks about an organization that is improving the lives of children by helping them learn to read.
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The Doughnut King
Colin Lowther and Megan Nollet talk about how a poor man from Cambodia traveled to the United States and started a successful doughnut business.
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Becoming an Adult
Gillian Woodward and Roger Basick share about how people around the world celebrate becoming an adult.
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A Long Life of Adventure
Andrew Devis and Alice Irizarry tell us about an adventure that cannot be achieved without a lot of courage and determination.
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Art Therapy
Megan Nollet and Patrick Woodward share about how music and art can be used to help people with disabilities, not only physically, but also mentally a...
International Womens Day
How will you celebrate women today? Tell us what you will do. And then listen to today's Spotlight program on International Women’s Day.
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A Lion Called Christian
Would you want to own a lion as a pet? Today, we look at two men who bought a lion, and the surprising results of that decision.
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Chasing Dreams All the Way to Waco
Roger Basick and Marina Santee tell about how a small Texas town became very popular because a young couple had the courage to chase after their dream...
Angelina Atyam: The Forgiveness of a Mother
Alice Irizarry and Patrick Woodward talk about a mother found the strength to forgive and do even greater things for many more girls.
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From Báhn Rán to Beignets: The Best Doughnuts in the World
Megan Nollet and Colin Lowther talk about a favorite snack for people all around the world.
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The Fermi Paradox
Roger Basick and Gillian Woodward talk about the possibility of life on other planets.
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Hobbies Make us Happy
Andrew Devis and Alice Irizarry talk about a way anybody can reduce stress and enjoy life more.
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The Beatles
Colin Lowther and Alice Irizarry talk about how four boys from working class families in Liverpool became one of the most influential rock bands of al...
An Honest Game
Andrew and Paula Devis talk about the importance of honesty in sports and also in one’s own character.
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Uniting Refugee Families Again
Gillian Woodward and Roger Basick talk about an innovative and practical way that two brothers created to help refugees all around the world.
Star Wars
Patrick Woodward and Megan Nollet talk about the movie “Star Wars” and the person behind its success.
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Carl Lutz: The Quiet Hero
Alice Irizarry and Colin Lowther share about the life of man who, despite his quiet personality, spoke out boldly for the sake of others.
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The American Civil War
Alice Irizarry and Andrew Devis share about the American Civil War and the reasons why it happened.
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Elvis Presley -The King of Rock and Roll
Roger Basick and Gillian Woodward share about the life and death of one of the most famous rock and roll singer of all time.
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Elvis Presley - The King of Rock and Roll
Roger Basick and Gillian Woodward share about the life and death of one of the most famous rock and roll singer of all time.
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Call the Midwife
Choosing how to give birth is a personal decision. Some women feel more comfortable with a midwife, while others prefer the security of a hospital. Gi...
The Strange Life of Adolphe Sax
Colin Lowther and Megan Nollet share about the inventor of the saxophone and his strange life.
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Edgar Allan Poe: Master of the Strange
Andrew Devis and Megan Nollet share about a famous American writer and his interesting books and poems.
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The City that Re-wrote History
Marina Santee and Roger Basick talk about and interesting discovery belonging to a people group who live in the jungles of Ecuador.
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The Limitless Stories of Jorge Luis Borges
Alice Irizarry and Patrick Woodward share about the works of Argentinian writer, Jorge Luis Borges and how blindness influences his writing.
The History of Beer
Patrick Woodward and Megan Nollet share about the interesting history of beer.
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David Bowie: Changes
Gillian Woodward and Roger Basick share about the rock star, David Bowie, and how he used his music to help him overcome challenges with personal iden...
The Flea - Lionel Messi
Colin Lowther and Alice Irizarry tell us about a small boy who had big dreams and became one of the biggest football players of all times. You will re...
Finding Your Family
Colin Lowther and Megan Nollet talk about the science behind DNA and what it tells us about our family history.
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Seeing Clearly: The Erik Weihenmayer Story
Alice Irrizary and Andrew Devis discuss an inspiring individual who refused to let blindness stand in the way of accomplishing goals that many believe...
Obesessive Compulsive Disorder
Roger Basick and Gillian Woodward tell us about people living with persistent obsessions and compulsions. What is OCD and how does OCD affect a person...
The IF Project
Patrick and Gillian Woodward look at a project that aims to decrease crime. Could asking prisoners a simple question help others avoid going to prison...
The Lottery: Big Money or Big Problem
Andrew Devis and Gillian Woodward look at lottery games. Would winning the lottery have a positive or negative effect on someone’s life?
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The Great Bustard Returns
Alice Irizarry and Patrick Woodward talk about a most interesting bird and what was done to keep it from becoming extinct.
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The Predicament Question
Marina Santee and Colin Lowther look at predicaments - bad situations. Why do people get into bad situations? How do they get out?
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The Power of Apology
Patrick Woodward and Megan Nollet give us five tips on how we can successfully apologize to someone. They also talk about the benefits of an apology t...