Spotlight English
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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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Moonwalker: The Life of Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson was the biggest music star of the 1980s. But his life was much more complex than popular songs and millions of dollars.
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A Miracle for Deaf People
Alice Irizarry and Patrick Woodward talk about how a business in India is helping deaf people become independent and full members of society.
Steel Pan: Music from the Caribbean
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....
The ABC's of Managing Stress
Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin share simple ways people can deal with the pressures of a busy life.
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Life in a Day
Robin Basselin and Bruce Gulland look at the film "Life in a Day". It was created from videos recorded around the world - videos from people like you!...
Mine Kafon: Clearing Land Mines
How could better design improve your life? Liz Waid and Colin Lowther look at a new product design to destroy landmines.
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The Only Father's Day Gift Michael Jordan Could Give
All he wanted was to see his father again. But he could not. So he gave him something he knew his father would love.
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Changing Skin Color
A man's skin color begins to change because of a disease. Adam Navis and Liz Waid tell the story of how it has changed the way he looks at life.
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How Stranger Things Took Over the World
Paula Devis and Roger Basick talk about a very popular TV show that not only appealed to young people but also had an important message for adults.
A Second Beginning
Megan Nollet and Patrick Woodward talk about several people who were very successful in more than one career.
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The Flamin' Hot Janitor
Roger Basick and Gillian Woodward talk about a poor, uneducated janitor who thought of a great idea that made millions of dollars.
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Twenty-Six Seconds that Changed One Man's Life
Andrew Devis and Alice Irizarry talk about how a man filmed the murder of the President of the United States.
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The Rise of the NFL
Roger Basick and Paula Devis talk about a popular sports league in the United States.
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Preventing Genocide
Governments around the world have promised to punish genocide. But what about preventing it? Liz Waid and Luke Haley look at the efforts of government...
The Utilidors: A Hidden World Beneath Magic Kingdom
Gillian Woodward and Roger Basick talk about the special design of Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida that allows visitors to have the best possible expe...
The Tunnels of the Vietnam War
Patrick Woodward and Alice Irizarry talk about the important tunnel system that the North Vietnamese Army used during the Vietnam War.
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Amen: Prayer Practices Around the World
Alice Irizarry and Colin Lowther talk about a common practice in religions around the world, prayer.
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Playing with Peanuts
Roger Basick and Gillian Woodward talk about the creator of one of the most successful characters in newspaper history.
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We're Getting Married: Marriage Traditions Around the World
Andrew Devis and Alice Irizarry talk about the different engagement and wedding traditions around the world.
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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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