20 episodes

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.

VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English VOA Learning English

    • Education
    • 3.7 • 3 Ratings

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.

    Learning English Podcast - May 09, 2024

    Learning English Podcast - May 09, 2024

    On today’s podcast, African countries get more money for new businesses tied to climate; researchers study an orangutan that used a plant to treat a wound; the U.S. aims for more sea drones followed by a discussion about why they are important; then, comparatives on Lesson of the Day.

    • 30 min
    Learning English Podcast - May 08, 2024

    Learning English Podcast - May 08, 2024

    On today’s podcast, pro-Palestinian protests spread from U.S. to Europe; scientists argue about how intelligent the dinosaur T. rex really was; school closings because of heat hurt learning followed by a discussion about what an education gap is; then, the word ‘aquatic’ on Lesson of the Day.

    • 30 min
    Learning English Podcast - May 07, 2024

    Learning English Podcast - May 07, 2024

    On today’s podcast, pop star Madonna performs for free on a beach in Rio de Janeiro; the first drug approved for Alzheimer’s disease is not being used very much followed by a discussion about why not many people are taking Lequembi ; then “superlatives” on Lesson of the Day.

    • 30 min
    Learning English Podcast - May 06, 2024

    Learning English Podcast - May 06, 2024

    On today’s podcast, scientists want to grow crops on Mars; plastic records gain popularity in Brazil; NASA tests laser communications farther from Earth than ever before followed by a discussion about the technology; then, childhood dreams on Lesson of the Day.

    • 29 min
    Learning English Podcast - May 05, 2024

    Learning English Podcast - May 05, 2024

    On today’s podcast, artificial intelligence used for “mock” turtle soup; a U.S. company wants to launch driverless trucks; pro-Palestinian protesters want to influence investment policy at colleges followed by a discussion; then, what does ‘cast a wide net’ mean? and then a talk about dating.

    • 30 min
    Learning English Podcast - May 04, 2024

    Learning English Podcast - May 04, 2024

    On today’s podcast, China launches a spacecraft to the moon; Japanese ramen noodles gain new fans; how ‘ever’ can be used in a question followed by a discussion about question forms that are really statements; then, part two of ‘A Princess of Mars’ by Edgar Rice Burroughs on American Stories.

    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

3.7 out of 5
3 Ratings

3 Ratings

meril0007 ,

Vocab isn’t limited

I got excited to see this podcast that says limited vocab and slow, this is what I want for my students. But when I started listening, too much complicated vocabulary and less conversational. I don’t why I cannot see good beginner podcasts in English. In Japanese there are good podcasts that just uses simple vocab, spoken slowly, fun and no explaining of grammar, mere simple language immersion.

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