It’s the meal everyone thinks of when they think of British cooking. In this episode, we look at the origins of the phrase ‘fish and chips’.
Tag: Learn English vocabulary
Word Stories: Water of Life
The Romans had a drink called ‘aqua vitae’ or the water of life. Listen to find out how this drink survives and influences the names of other drinks around the world.
Word Stories: OK!
Ok. It’s a short two-letter word that means everything is all right. And it is used around the world in countless languages. Find out how this small word spread all over the world, ok?
Word Stories: Sandwich
It is a word, and a meal, that is famous all over the world. The possibilities are endless, but where did the word ‘sandwich’ come from? Listen to find out more.
Word Stories: Silhouette
The origin of the word ‘silhouette’ is not entirely clear. But it is linked to France, war, and art. Listen to find out more.
Word Stories: Vaccine
There is hope! A vaccine for Covid-19 is in sight! In this episode, we look at the strange and unusual origin of the word ‘vaccine’.