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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.

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United States

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VOA

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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.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Learning English Podcast - October 07, 2024

10/6/2024
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

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Learning English Podcast - October 06, 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:00:29:55

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Learning English Podcast - October 05, 2024

10/4/2024
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

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Learning English Podcast - October 04, 2024

10/3/2024
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

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Learning English Podcast - October 03, 2024

10/2/2024
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

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Learning English Podcast - October 02, 2024

10/1/2024
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

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Learning English Podcast - October 01, 2024

9/30/2024
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

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Learning English Podcast - September 30, 2024

9/29/2024
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

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Learning English Podcast - September 29, 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:00:29:54

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Learning English Podcast - September 28, 2024

9/27/2024
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

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Learning English Podcast - September 27, 2024

9/26/2024
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

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Learning English Podcast - September 26, 2024

9/25/2024
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

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Learning English Podcast - September 25, 2024

9/24/2024
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

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Learning English Podcast - September 24, 2024

9/23/2024
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

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Learning English Podcast - September 23, 2024

9/22/2024
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

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Learning English Podcast - September 22, 2024

9/21/2024
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

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Learning English Podcast - September 21, 2024

9/20/2024
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

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Learning English Podcast - September 20, 2024

9/19/2024
On today’s podcast, while Chinese migrants are going to countries all over the world, many enjoy Japan; learn about ‘discourse markers’ in American English; then, what are reduced pronouns? Find out on Lesson of the Day.

Duration:00:29:56

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Learning English Podcast - September 19, 2024

9/18/2024
On today’s podcast, find out how wildlife officials move elephants; some police departments in the U.S. are using artificial intelligence to make crime reports followed by a discussion about the term ‘game changer;’ then ‘hard’ and ‘soft skills’ on Lesson of the Day.

Duration:00:29:56

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Learning English Podcast - September 18, 2024

9/17/2024
On today’s podcast, the U.S. census office reports that the share of foreign-born people is higher today than it has been since 1910 ; Finland returns to books in school followed by a discussion about why Finland is making the change; then, all about ‘can’ and ‘can’t’ on Lesson of the Day.

Duration:00:29:57