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VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English
VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

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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On today’s podcast, China sends a young crew to its space station; why treasury notes are important to the U.S. economy; astronomers identify an ancient radio burst; U.S. might change H1B visa policy; then, the grammar of Halloween followed by a discussion about usual activities for the holiday.

On today’s podcast, Pakistan prepares to send illegal Afghan migrants back to Afghanistan; researchers create an AI tool to predict changes in viruses followed by a discussion about why it is different from existing methods; and being sick and using intonation on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, women in Iceland go on strike to demand more pay; publishers worry an AI search tool will hurt their business; more states aim for financial education in high school followed by a discussion about the report; then the word ‘feature’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, scientists propose a new law of nature that builds on Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution; a new device is designed to help people with disabilities play video games followed by a discussion about vocabulary in the story; then Lesson of the Day based on Let’s Learn English.

On today’s podcast, Antarctic krill is a food for whales, fish and people, is there enough for everyone?; researchers develop an artificial intelligence tool for finding supernovas followed by a discussion about AI in science ; then using should and ought on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, standardized test scores for high schoolers seeking admission to college reach their lowest level in 30 years; learn about expression describing success followed by a discussion on how to use them; then Dwight Eisenhauer’s life on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast: artificial intelligence in political advertisements acceptable; Australian researchers map the history of the universe; a listener asks about when and while followed by a discussion about correct and acceptable grammar; then, “The Devil and Tom Walker” on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, international scientists are testing fish from waters off Fukushima nuclear plant to ensure the safety of seafood; old ways of wine making are popular again; northern Brazil is dry; then, the grammar of disagreeing followed by a discussion on disagreements on social media.

On today’s podcast, climate activists want a new chemical to be used in air coolers; the government’s case against Google could change how people use search on the internet followed by a a discussion about the report; then, ‘whaddaya call it’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a California Community College program for Mexican citizens; study warns land use hurts insects that pollinate plants; the hottest chili pepper in the world; UN: technology in education should be used carefully followed by a discussion; the term ‘nightmare’ on Lesson of the Day.