VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English
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Learning English programs use a limited vocabulary and short sentences. They are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Our broadcasts were formerly known as Special English.
Location:
Washington, DC
Networks:
VOA
Description:
Learning English programs use a limited vocabulary and short sentences. They are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Our broadcasts were formerly known as Special English.
Twitter:
@VOALearnEnglish
Language:
English
Contact:
2022034984
Email:
jrobbins@voanews.com
Episodes
Learning English Podcast - October 11, 2024
10/11/2024
On today’s podcast, Southeast Asian crime groups are using Telegram, the U.N. says; South Korea’s Han Kang wins the Nobel literature prize; phrasal verbs on Everyday Grammar followed by a discussion on why they are so difficult; then –er endings on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:57
Learning English Podcast - October 10, 2024
10/10/2024
On today’s podcast, three scientists win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for research on protein; Meta announces tools to make Instagram safer for kids followed by a discussion on what critics are saying; then, interjections and indirect objects on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - October 09, 2024
10/9/2024
On today’s podcast, two researchers who developed important methods for artificial intelligence receive the Nobel Prize in Physics; U.S. teachers are assigning fewer long books followed by a discussion about ‘pinnacle’; then, comparatives and transport on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:57
Learning English Podcast - October 08, 2024
10/8/2024
On today’s podcast, a theater exchange between Japan and Britain brings cultural knowledge; two Americans win the Nobel prize for microRNA discovery; U.S. severe obesity is rising followed by a discussion of ‘prevalent;’ then, superlatives on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - October 07, 2024
10/7/2024
On today’s podcast, researchers worry burned areas in the American West will never regrow; visit a town in Japan famous for blue jeans; NASA is studying an asteroid affected by Earth gravity followed by a discussion these rare objects; then, childhood dreams on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:55
Learning English Podcast - October 06, 2024
10/6/2024
On today’s podcast, Spanish scientists use bacteria to restore old paintings; shorter corn might become common in the U.S. Midwest; ‘obvious’ and ‘apparent’ on Ask a Teacher; is ‘pie in the sky’ a good thing? Then, ‘A Municipal Report’ by O. Henry on American Stories.
Duration:00:29:55
Learning English Podcast - October 05, 2024
10/5/2024
On today’s podcast, Spanish scientists use bacteria to restore old paintings; shorter corn might become common in the U.S. Midwest; ‘obvious’ and ‘apparent’ on Ask a Teacher; is ‘pie in the sky’ a good thing? Then, ‘A Municipal Report’ by O. Henry on American Stories.
Duration:00:29:54
Learning English Podcast - October 04, 2024
10/4/2024
On today’s podcast, the city of San Francisco struggles with homelessness; an Argentine town gets overrun by parrots; then, learn about quantifiers on Everyday Grammar followed by a discussion on ‘a lot of;’ then ‘feeling nervous’ on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:53
Learning English Podcast - October 03, 2024
10/3/2024
On today’s podcast, why Mount Everest is growing taller; the U.S. proposes a ban on Chinese and Russian technology in self-driving cars followed by a discussion on whether a ban would affect currently produced cars; then, intonation for questions on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:51
Learning English Podcast - October 02, 2024
10/2/2024
On today’s podcast, how the state of Pennsylvania is testing its voting machines? Chinese students are increasingly going to Australia and Britain followed by a discussion of ‘settle for;’ then, homophones on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:53
Learning English Podcast - October 01, 2024
10/1/2024
On today’s podcast, former President Jimmy Carter turns 100; a cookie sale in Pennsylvania is linked to the presidential election; learn about combining habits the save time and to get healthy followed by a discussion about sticking to habits; then, ‘should’ and ‘ought to’ on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:55
Learning English Podcast - September 30, 2024
9/30/2024
On today’s podcast, find out about Sri Lanka’s new president; a new study suggests water is more widespread on the moon than had been thought followed by a discussion on why this study is different from earlier ones; then, ‘Whaddaya Call It’ on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - September 29, 2024
9/29/2024
On today’s podcast, the U.S. brings an antitrust case against Visa; A new museum shows the history of Nintendo; learn the difference between ‘insights’ and ‘thoughts;’ where ‘keep your nose to the grindstone’ comes from; then, part two of 'The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky' by Stephen Crane.
Duration:00:29:54
Learning English Podcast - September 28, 2024
9/28/2024
On today’s podcast, the U.S. brings an antitrust case against Visa; A new museum shows the history of Nintendo; learn the difference between ‘insights’ and ‘thoughts;’ where ‘keep your nose to the grindstone’ comes from; then, part two of 'The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky' by Stephen Crane.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - September 27, 2024
9/27/2024
On today’s podcast, South Africa is providing health from a train; California passes another law restricting school children from using phones in class; learn about appositives on Everyday Grammar; then, fun with food trucks on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - September 26, 2024
9/26/2024
On today’s podcast, Germans are enjoying alcohol-free beer; scientists find huge energy jets millions of light years long; California enacts laws banning election misinformation followed by a discussion of parody and satire; then, pumpkin spice tea on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:57
Learning English Podcast - September 25, 2024
9/25/2024
On today’s podcast, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation says violent crime has decreased in recent years; many students are worried about how budget cuts will affect their college education followed by a discussion about the word ‘anxiety-ridden;’ then, Summer Fun on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:57
Learning English Podcast - September 24, 2024
9/24/2024
On today’s podcast, Japan and China reach an agreement on a Chinese ban on Japanese seafood imports; learn about ways to avoid injuries while walking your dog followed by a discussion about ‘retractable;’ then, ‘have to’ on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - September 23, 2024
9/23/2024
On today’s podcast, artists keep an ancient craft alive and well in Japan; a new NASA spacecraft will search for signs of life on Jupiter’s moon Europa followed by a discussion about what the effort hopes to find; then, good news, bad news, on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - September 22, 2024
9/22/2024
On today’s podcast, hear about Hispanic Heritage Month; what is the difference between ‘avant-garde’ and ‘vanguard?’ swimming-relate expression on Words and Their Stories; then, part one of 'The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky' by Stephen Crane on American Stories.
Duration:00:29:56