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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.