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.
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2024-11-21 | On today’s podcast, a town in Thailand has a program to control its famous monkeys; Japan aims for U.N. attention to its national alcohol drink; Bluesky gains popularity; ‘could have,’ ‘would have’ on Lesson of the Day. |
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2024-11-20 | Today, Lebanese artists carry on as a war continues; studies suggest bees and dogs can identify cancer in humans; as some student athletes sign business deals, many continue to value a degree followed by a discussion about the term ‘transfer;’ then, th... |
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2024-11-19 | Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English. |
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2024-11-18 | On today’s podcast, electric vehicle owners in Ethiopia face power and parts shortages; environmentalists say there are too many deer in England’s forests; a Chinese spacecraft finds evidence of ancient sea on Mars; then, superlatives on Lesson of the ... |
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2024-11-17 | On today’s podcast, Microsoft and the Vatican have created a digital copy of St. Peter’s Basilica; learn the difference between ‘most’ and ‘almost’ on Ask a Teacher; hit ‘pay dirt’ on Words and Their Stories; then, ‘The Purloined Letter’ by Edgar Allan... |
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2024-11-16 | On today’s podcast, Microsoft and the Vatican have created a digital copy of St. Peter’s Basilica; learn the difference between ‘most’ and ‘almost’ on Ask a Teacher; hit ‘pay dirt’ on Words and Their Stories; then, ‘The Purloined Letter’ by Edgar Allan... |
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2024-11-15 | On today’s podcast, scientists say they misunderstood the magnetosphere of Uranus; learn about verb tenses in the English language followed by some examples of how verb tenses can communicate meaning; then, supporting opinions on Lesson of the Day. |
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2024-11-14 | On today’s podcast, an environmental study finds a big drop in Africa's elephant population; pistachio nuts are getting more popular among U.S. growers; Australia aims to ban children from using all social media; then, we explain the past perfect on Le... |
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2024-11-13 | On today’s podcast, Europe’s climate agency again predicts the ‘hottest’ year on record; scientists study a black hole that seems to break a theoretical limit; China appears to ease ban on private teaching; then, phrasal verbs on Lesson of the Day. |
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2024-11-12 | On today’s podcast, Japan launches a wooden satellite into orbit; Ancient lake islands are still farmed in Mexico; keeping a good state of mind during the winter followed by a discussion on the effects of light; then, occupations on Lesson of the Day. |
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