Jul 5

Prudence Sings

Liz Waid and Joshua Leo look at the singer Prudence Mabhena. She has faced many difficulties in her life, but today she is making beautiful music.http://spotlightenglish.comDownload our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/sp ... Show More

14m 17s

Jul 4

Shaking Hands

How do you greet people? Do you say hello, or shake hands? Tell us what you think. And then listen to today's Spotlight program on handshakes.http://spotlightenglish.comDownload our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotli ... Show More

14m 8s

Jul 3

Silvered Water

How can the world learn about a terrible war? Liz Waid and Adam Navis tell about a film about real life in the Syrian civil war.http://spotlightenglish.comDownload our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-appleFaceb ... Show More

14m 18s

May 2024

The Invasion of the Huge Goldfish (Advanced Program)

Marina Santee and Roger Basick talk about goldfish that live in the wild and their effect on the environment. https://spotlightenglish.com/?p=3562 Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple Facebook: h ... Show More

9m 16s

Jun 2024

Johannes Gutenberg's Famous Invention (Advanced Program)

Roger Basick and Katy Blake talk about how the printing press was invented and how it changed the world. https://spotlightenglish.com/?p=3576 Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit.ly/spotlight-apple Facebook: https: ... Show More

11m 47s

Sep 2021

Truth and Reconciliation for Canada (Advanced Program)

In Canada, there is a long, sad history of abuse towards native people. Bruce Gulland and Megan Nollet look at this terrible history, and an attempt to bring healing. Can a country ever reconcile a difficult situation? Join our YouTube channel to get access to exclusive videos an ... Show More

12m 42s

Apr 2022

Why Being Kind Can Make You Healthy (Advanced Program)

Are you a kind person? Adam Navis and Katy Blake look at why people are kind. Could there be a benefit to doing kind things for others? https://spotlightenglish.com/society/why-being-kind-can-make-you-healthy/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Downlo ... Show More

9m 58s

Apr 2023

The Sinking Country (Advanced Program)

Does your country discuss about climate change and the problems it may be causing? Is your country doing anything to think of solutions? Colin Lowther and Megan Nollet talk about how The Netherlands is working together to make a difference. https://spotlightenglish.com/science-an ... Show More

11m 2s

Jun 2021

Taking Noise Out of Your Life (Advanced Program)

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-andr ... Show More

10m 25s

Jul 2022

Living with Anxiety (Advanced Program)

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid give a scientific explanation for anxiety and share practical ways to deal with it. https://spotlightenglish.com/health-medicine/living-with-anxiety/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS at http://bit. ... Show More

10m 17s

Sep 2021

What Does Your Gut Tell You? (Conversation Program)

Have you ever had a gut feeling? Did you act on it? Did you ever do something, only to realize that what you thought wasn't true? These quick decisions are snap judgements. Join Adam and Liz as they talk about Malcolm Gladwell's book "Blink". We look at how snap judgements can af ... Show More

17m 1s

Oct 2022

A Year in Space (Advanced Program)

Can a pair of identical twins help people travel to space? Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid tell about an interesting study that shows the effect of space travel on people. https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/a-year-in-space/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.l ... Show More

10m 4s

Sep 2022

How to be a Good Student (Advanced Program)

What is the best way to learn something? Spotlight shares some ways people can be better students in all areas of their lives. https://spotlightenglish.com/education/how-to-be-a-good-student/ Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-android Download our app for iOS ... Show More

9m 15s

Facebook for Peace