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:
United States
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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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Learning English Podcast - July 26, 2024
7/25/2024
On today’s podcast, environmentalists worry that nickel mining in Indonesia will harm the rain forest; learn terms tied to U.S. presidential elections followed by a discussion about the word ‘delegate;’ then, the difference between ‘say’ and ‘tell’ on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:30:00
Learning English Podcast - July 25, 2024
7/24/2024
On today’s podcast, the EU climate change service reports another global temperature record; Olympic athletes hope to taste Paris; about the big computer outage followed by a discussion of how often they happen; then, ‘speak,’ ‘talk’ on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:30:00
Learning English Podcast - July 24, 2024
7/23/2024
On today’s podcast, Brazilian researchers say they found the remains of an early dinosaur; environmental activists fear tree cutting threatens an Indian tribe in Peru; lawmakers are pushing bans on phones in schools followed by a vocabulary discussion; then, reported speech on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:59
Learning English Podcast - July 23, 2024
7/22/2024
On today’s podcast: Ukrainian businesses develop robotic weapons to fight Russia; you can grow your own tea plant to make one of the world’s most popular drinks followed by detailed directions on how to make tea; then, polite requests on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:59
Learning English Podcast - July 22, 2024
7/21/2024
On today’s podcast, Turkey is exporting TV Dramas and winning fans and visitors; scientists announce evidence of hydrogen sulfide on a Jupiter-like planet followed by a discussion scientific adjectives; then, part two of reflexive pronouns on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:59
Learning English Podcast - July 21, 2024
7/20/2024
On the weekend podcast, people relearn the ancient tradition of bell ringing; what is the difference between ‘who’s’ and ‘whose’?; banking on something means it will happen; then, ‘Pecos Bill, An American Folk Tale’ on American Stories.
Duration:00:29:59
Learning English Podcast - July 20, 2024
7/19/2024
On the weekend podcast, people relearn the ancient tradition of bell ringing; what is the difference between ‘who’s’ and ‘whose’?; banking on something means it will happen; then, ‘Pecos Bill, An American Folk Tale’ on American Stories.
Duration:00:30:00
Learning English Podcast - July 19, 2024
7/18/2024
On today’s podcast, an American Indian tripe says its fishing tradition is affected by climate change; listeners write in about the Olympics in Paris followed by a discussion on the importance of articles; then, all about reflexive pronouns on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:59
Learning English Podcast - July 18, 2024
7/17/2024
On today’s podcast, scientists find a cave on the moon that could house future explorers; one of the world’s rarest animals washes up on a New Zealand beach; all about passwords followed by a discussion about passkeys; then, habitual actions on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:30:00
Learning English Podcast - July 17, 2024
7/16/2024
On today’s podcast, experts are following bird flu around the world; a public opinion study shows many Americans do not think college is worth it followed by a discussion about cost versus expense and ‘bang for the buck’; then, connecting sentences on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:30:00
Learning English Podcast - July 16, 2024
7/15/2024
On today’s podcast, a gunman attacks former President Donald Trump and a short history of attack on U.S. presidents and candidates; resistance training might be good for your health followed by a discussion on resistance exercises; then, connecting sentences on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:59
Learning English Podcast - July 15, 2024
7/14/2024
On today’s podcast, a rare larynx operation gives a man his voice back; ants have a form of health care; the U.S. space ageny completes an experiment into living in Mars-like conditions followed by details of NASA’s effort; then, part two of conditional statements on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:59
Learning English Podcast - July 14, 2024
7/13/2024
On today’s podcast, a story about America’s first novel; what is the difference between ‘zest,’ ‘drive,’ and ‘desire?’; ‘food for thought’ and similar expressions; then, 'The Caliph, Cupid and the Clock,' by O. Henry on American Stories.
Duration:00:29:59
Learning English Podcast - July 13, 2024
7/12/2024
On today’s podcast, a story about America’s first novel; what is the difference between ‘zest,’ ‘drive,’ and ‘desire?’; ‘food for thought’ and similar expressions; then, 'The Caliph, Cupid and the Clock,' by O. Henry on American Stories.
Duration:00:29:59
Learning English Podcast - July 12, 2024
7/11/2024
On today’s podcast, learn about early ancestors of humans called Denisovans; U.S. farmers are growing a tree from India to make protein, biofuel; what is hedging? followed by a discussion about softening factual statements; then, conditional statements on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:59
Learning English Podcast - July 11, 2024
7/10/2024
On today’s podcast, where is the oldest cave art in the world?; dog weddings are getting popular in China; NASCAR organization tests electric car racing followed by a discussion about collaborative efforts to develop the technology; then, a blizzard and ‘affect’ and ‘effect’ on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:59
Learning English Podcast - July 10, 2024
7/9/2024
On today’s podcast, Asia’s richest man is throwing a pricey wedding for his son; researchers discovered a plant on Earth that might grow on Mars; experts say there are too few U.S. students studying in China followed by a discussion about why; then, using ‘wish’ on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:59
Learning English Podcast - July 09, 2024
7/8/2024
On today’s podcast, aircraft maker Boeing admits guilt in a deal with the U.S. government over two deadly plane crashes; scientist are worried about a bird flu pandemic; dealing with poison ivy followed by personal experiences with the plant; then, hoping and wishing on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:30:00
Learning English Podcast - July 08, 2024
7/7/2024
On today’s podcast, Nigeria could be producing a lot of solar power, what is standing in the way?; China leads in the patent race; SpaceX gets another big contract from NASA; ‘should have’ and talking about pets on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:30:00
Learning English Podcast - July 07, 2024
7/6/2024
On this weekend’s podcast, the Volkswagen Beetle remains popular in a Mexico City neighborhood; how to use ‘only had’ and ‘had only;’ What does it mean to be ‘partners in crime?’ then, 'The Ransom of Red Chief,' by O. Henry on American Stories.
Duration:00:30:00