The Plastic Problem
Gillian Woodward and Rob Quiring talk about a material that is can be useful but very damaging at the same time. https://spotlightenglish.co...
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Spotlight is a 15 minute 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 pro...
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The World Takes Comfort in Comfort Food
You take just one bite. The smell, the texture, and the flavor deliciously carry you back to your childhood, to family together, and to home...
The Story of Superman
Alice Irizarry and Colin Lowther tell us the story of a hero--a hidden hero who transforms from being the defender of a single city on a com...
Dolly Parton: The Queen of Country Music
She was one of the most influential women in country music history. And she did it with a smile. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/...
Is Shohei Ohtani the Best Baseball Player Ever?
Roger Basick and Alice Irizarry introduce us to the game of baseball and to one of the players who may be the greatest to ever play the game...
Chimamanda Adichie The Wise Young Writer practice English with Spotlight
Are stories important to you? Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at the Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. www.spotlightenglish.com Down...
The Airport that is a Travel Destination of its Own
Colin Lowther and Megan Nollet give the history of the development and describe the details of the most efficient, clean, modern, and top-ra...
The Birth of Harry Potter
Alice Irizarry and Andrew Devis present the story of author J. K. Rowling whose storytelling began with an idea on a train ride and months o...
Nireekshana ACET: A Place of Confident Hope
What hope for healing do people with life-threatening diseases have? Patrick and Gillian Woodward share the story of Doctors Sujai and Lavan...
Ali vs. Frazier
Who is going to be the next heavyweight champion of the world? Megan Nollet and Patrick Woodward discuss the infamous “Thrilla in Manila” an...
The Dream Life of Salvador Dalí
What would it look like if someone painted a picture of your dreams? Roger Basick and Paula Devis present the surrealistic paintings and com...
A Marriage of Cultures
Colin Lowther and Megan Nollet talk about the challenges of intercultural marriages and how one couple handled these differences. https://sp...
The Hero Who Was Blamed for Murder
Patrick and Gillian Woodward talk about a security guard who saved many people’s lives but was then falsely blamed for trying to harm them....
Fun in the Sun: Summer Traditions Around the World
From summer solstice festivals to blueberry pie stands, we look at summer traditions around the world. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncatego...
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. http...
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...
The ABC's of Managing Stress
Ryan Geertsma and Robin Basselin share simple ways people can deal with the pressures of a busy life. http://spotlightenglish.com Download o...
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...
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. https://spotlighten...