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.

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Learning English Podcast - November 21, 2024

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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Learning English Podcast - November 20, 2024

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, the passive voice on Lesson of the Day.

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2 DAYS AGO

Learning English Podcast - November 19, 2024

On today’s podcast, a study finds that Hawaii’s big volcano showed signs before erupting; South Korean designers invent wheels that can go up stairs; how to keep tropical plants in winter; then prepositions on Lesson of the Day.

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3 DAYS AGO

Learning English Podcast - November 18, 2024

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 Day.

30 min
4 DAYS AGO

Learning English Podcast - November 17, 2024

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 Poe on American Stories.

30 min
5 DAYS AGO

Learning English Podcast - November 16, 2024

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 Poe on American Stories.

30 min
6 DAYS AGO

Learning English Podcast - November 15, 2024

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.

30 min
NOV 13

Learning English Podcast - November 13, 2024

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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Amin

09/20/2023

Amin Hj

If it’s possible put the text of padcasts please
Thanks

Aug 15

Alireza 1349

Very nice and good program for learning English.Also we get a lot of useful information about American culture and history,as well as new sciences. Thanks for your helps and supports.
thanking group

May 31

Mona PM

hi thank you very much for good topics, but would it be possible asking Dann novak to speak a little bit better? his speaking is a little bit boring and I cant consertrate while he speaks but others are great and enjoyeble to listen , tanx alit again
Gol

May 16

golchehreh63

Great job! Thank you so much for this wonderful podcast!

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.