Learning English Podcast - March 03, 2025

VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

VOA Learning English

Language Learning, Education

4.4 • 874 Ratings

🗓️ 3 March 2025

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

On this podcast, find out some of the meanings of the common term ‘dish;’ scientists say they might have discovered what makes Mars the ‘Red Planet;’ learn all about one of America’s most famous skyscrapers, the Empire State Building; then, an explanation of negative prefixes on Lesson of the Day.

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to Learning English, a daily 30-minute program from the Voice of America.
0:13.0	I'm Annameteo.
0:15.0	And I'm Brian Lynn.
0:18.0	This program is aimed at English learners, so we speak slowly, and we use words and phrases
0:27.6	especially written for people learning English.
0:35.6	Today on the show, Anna Mateo brings us words and their stories.
0:41.3	She discusses terms used to describe different foods and explains what it means to dish up something.
0:52.3	Next up is the Science Report.
0:56.0	This week we report on a new discovery that could explain what gives Mars its red color.
1:05.0	Then, as part of our All About America series, I'll have a report about one of the most recognizable attractions
1:14.6	in New York City, the Empire State Building.
1:18.6	And finally, Jill Robbins and Andrew Smith present the lesson of the day.
1:25.6	As usual, they look back at an episode of Let's Learn English.
1:32.7	This week, they discuss negative prefixes.
1:37.3	Okay, let's get started with words and their stories.
1:45.0	Okay. words and their stories.
1:54.0	And now, words and their stories from VOA Learning English.
2:03.6	Food is a popular subject with many people around the world. It is fun to talk about our favorite dishes.
2:07.6	It is even more fun to share a favorite dish with others.
2:12.6	Today we talk about the word dish.
2:16.6	A dish can be the object on which you serve food, but a dish can also mean especially prepared food. Do you have a signature dish? Our signature is how we sign our names.
2:40.1	So a signature dish is a dish we are known for making well.
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