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
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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.
Twitter:
@VOALearnEnglish
Language:
English
Contact:
2022034984
Email:
jrobbins@voanews.com
Episodes
Learning English Podcast - January 07, 2025
1/6/2025
On today’s podcast, how will the Constitutional Court play a part in South Korea’s complex political situation? Buddhist women in Nepal use martial arts to improve their health and spiritual feelings; supporters say weighted blankets are good for your health; then, “homesick” on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - January 06, 2025
1/5/2025
On today’s podcast, scientists study an ancient mastodon preserved in ice for thousands of years; what do the heavens hold for 2025? ‘Kick off’ the New Year with football expressions; hear about the biggest space stories of 2024; then, intonation on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - January 05, 2025
1/4/2025
On today’s podcast, scientists study an ancient mastodon preserved in ice for thousands of years; what do the heavens hold for 2025? ‘Kick off’ the New Year with football expressions; hear about the biggest space stories of 2024; then, intonation on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:57
Learning English Podcast - January 04, 2025
1/3/2025
On today’s podcast, the United Nations honors a sad musical form from the Balkans; how to ask and answer questions about the holidays; the, on ‘Ask a Teacher’ what does it mean to summon a person? Then, a dramatic version of 'The Blue Hotel,' by Stephen Crane, Part One, on American Stories.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - January 03, 2025
1/2/2025
On today’s podcast, the United Nations honors a sad musical form from the Balkans; how to ask and answer questions about the holidays; the, on ‘Ask a Teacher’ what does it mean to summon a person? Then, a dramatic version of 'The Blue Hotel,' by Stephen Crane, Part One, on American Stories.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - January 02, 2025
1/1/2025
On today’s podcast, local people fear intensifying mining activity in some parts of Indonesia; scientists say Neanderthals had close contact with early humans; AI tools are writing fake product reviews on many websites; then, avoid mistakes with this word on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - January 01, 2025
12/31/2024
On today’s podcast, atomic bombing survivors in Japan aim to support nuclear disarmament; how long did early humans in the Americas live with huge beasts? Set reasonable learning goals for the new year; then, small words and sounds on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - December 31, 2024
12/30/2024
On today’s podcast, former President Jimmy Carter dies at the age of 100; California declares an emergency over cases of avian influenza, or bird flu; then, learn about English pronunciation and fast speech on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - December 30, 2024
12/29/2024
On today’s podcast, get advice about renewing your overgrown garden; revisit our top 2024 technology stories, including artificial intelligence, air taxis, and federal action against tech companies; risky expressions linked to New Years’ resolutions; then, ‘word stress’ on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - December 29, 2024
12/28/2024
On today’s podcast, get advice about renewing your overgrown garden; revisit our top 2024 technology stories, including artificial intelligence, air taxis, and federal action against tech companies; risky expressions linked to New Years’ resolutions; then, ‘word stress’ on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:57
Learning English Podcast - December 28, 2024
12/27/2024
On the Friday and Saturday podcast, hear what books, movies and other works of art will become public domain in 2025; how do you talk about New Year’s resolutions? Then, 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County' by Mark Twain on American Stories.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - December 27, 2024
12/26/2024
On the Friday and Saturday podcast, hear what books, movies and other works of art will become public domain in 2025; how do you talk about New Year’s resolutions? Then, 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County' by Mark Twain on American Stories.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - December 26, 2024
12/25/2024
On today’s podcast, scientists say Saturn’s rings might be as old as the planet itself; SoftBank again aims for big U.S. investments; hear about the top searches on Google in 2024 followed by a chat about ‘top-searched’ and year-end lists; then, meet Anna Matteo on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - December 25, 2024
12/24/2024
On today’s podcast, a nonprofit group in Greece uses small horses to bring joy to the disabled but faces hard times; hear about the oldest burial place for pets in America in New York state; learn about the early history and development of Christmas in America; then, ‘dreams’ on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - December 24, 2024
12/23/2024
On today’s podcast, hear the latest about chestnuts, a holiday treat during the winter followed by some healthy ideas for warm wintertime meals; U.S. health officials give new dietary guidelines on the Health Report; then, describing fire safety measures on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - December 23, 2024
12/22/2024
On today’s podcast, hear about a group of Venezuelan women in Caracas who repair old toys for new homes; learn expressions that use the word ‘cold;’ NASA finds out why its helicopter on Mars crashed; then, using ‘supposed to’ and ‘ought to’ on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - December 22, 2024
12/21/2024
On today’s podcast, hear about a group of Venezuelan women in Caracas who repair old toys for new homes; learn expressions that use the word ‘cold;’ NASA finds out why its helicopter on Mars crashed; then, using ‘supposed to’ and ‘ought to’ on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - December 21, 2024
12/20/2024
On today’s podcast, the differences in the definitions of the words ‘kind,’ ‘type,’ ‘species,’ and ‘genre;’ hear about ways Americans express expectations during the Christmas holiday on Everyday Grammar; then, 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry on American Stories.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - December 20, 2024
12/19/2024
On today’s podcast, the differences in the definitions of the words ‘kind,’ ‘type,’ ‘species,’ and ‘genre;’ hear about ways Americans express expectations during the Christmas holiday on Everyday Grammar; then, 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry on American Stories.
Duration:00:29:56
Learning English Podcast - December 19, 2024
12/18/2024
On today’s podcast, winter is not a time to avoid garden work; a church aims to support ‘belonging’ by placing attention on race, ethicity in its youth musical group; advice on ways keep electronic communications private on the Technology Report; then, informal invitations on Lesson of the Day.
Duration:00:29:54