On today’s podcast, polio cases rise in Pakistan just before an vaccination campaign; this year’s baseball World Series is for the world; the grammar of Halloween followed by a discussion of terms for the American holiday; then, polite requests on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, North Korean troops reportedly have gone to Russia to support its war in Ukraine; A New Zealand airport limits goodbyes; Anguilla is making a lot from its internet domain name followed by a discussion about internet domains; then, all about feedback on Let’s Learn English.

On today’s podcast, big technology companies are interested in small nuclear reactors to secure enough energy; school registration and illegal immigrants followed by a discussion about legal status; then, resolutions and auditions on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, can artificial intelligence improve weather predictions? New research suggests ways the brain cleans itself while we sleep followed by a discussion on how that happens; then, catching up and more about superlatives on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, researchers wonder if human life expectancy has reached its limit; researchers breed coral to resist ‘marine heatwaves’ followed by a discussion about where the study took place; then, negative prefixes and bad hair on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, microdramas are a new, popular art form in China; the difference between ‘legal’ and ‘law’ on Words and Their Stories; what does it mean to be ‘head and shoulders above the rest?’ then, 'Mammon and the Archer' by O. Henry on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, microdramas are a new, popular art form in China; the difference between ‘legal’ and ‘law’ on Words and Their Stories; what does it mean to be ‘head and shoulders above the rest?’ then, 'Mammon and the Archer' by O. Henry on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, illegal goldmines are a problem in Ghana; a huge Egyptian museum is opening for the first time; using phrasal verbs on Everyday Grammar; then, agreeing and disagreeing agreeably on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, scientist recreate the head of a huge ancient insect-like creature; a new ancient reptile is discovered in Brazil; SpaceX declares its latest test of Starship to be a success followed by a discussion on ‘booster’ and ‘bold;’ then, possessive adjectives on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a blind pianist finds meaning in music; the Nobel prize in economics goes to three for work on why countries grow rich, poor followed by a chat about ‘wealth’ and ‘prosperity;’ some preschools aim to make better citizens; then, measure words, partitive nouns on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a company in Tennessee uses sheep to control unwanted plant growth; scientists map a fruitfly’s brain; pregnancy affects a woman’s brain followed by a discussion of the future of brain research during pregnancy; then, probability on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a family aims to prove its painting is by Pablo Picasso; the European space agency launches a spacecraft to visit a near-Earth asteroid followed by a discussion on what scientists hope to find out; then, probability on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a Japanese atomic bomb survivors group wins the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize; ways to improve your spelling on Ask a Teacher; what it means when you hear someone say: ‘When in Rome…’ followed by 'Transients in Arcadia' by O. Henry on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, a Japanese atomic bomb survivors group wins the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize; ways to improve your spelling on Ask a Teacher; what it means when you hear someone say: ‘When in Rome…’ followed by 'Transients in Arcadia' by O. Henry on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, Southeast Asian crime groups are using Telegram, the U.N. says; South Korea’s Han Kang wins the Nobel literature prize; phrasal verbs on Everyday Grammar followed by a discussion on why they are so difficult; then –er endings on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, three scientists win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for research on protein; Meta announces tools to make Instagram safer for kids followed by a discussion on what critics are saying; then, interjections and indirect objects on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, two researchers who developed important methods for artificial intelligence receive the Nobel Prize in Physics; U.S. teachers are assigning fewer long books followed by a discussion about ‘pinnacle’; then, comparatives and transport on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a theater exchange between Japan and Britain brings cultural knowledge; two Americans win the Nobel prize for microRNA discovery; U.S. severe obesity is rising followed by a discussion of ‘prevalent;’ then, superlatives on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, researchers worry burned areas in the American West will never regrow; visit a town in Japan famous for blue jeans; NASA is studying an asteroid affected by Earth gravity followed by a discussion these rare objects; then, childhood dreams on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Spanish scientists use bacteria to restore old paintings; shorter corn might become common in the U.S. Midwest; ‘obvious’ and ‘apparent’ on Ask a Teacher; is ‘pie in the sky’ a good thing? Then, ‘A Municipal Report’ by O. Henry on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, Spanish scientists use bacteria to restore old paintings; shorter corn might become common in the U.S. Midwest; ‘obvious’ and ‘apparent’ on Ask a Teacher; is ‘pie in the sky’ a good thing? Then, ‘A Municipal Report’ by O. Henry on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, the city of San Francisco struggles with homelessness; an Argentine town gets overrun by parrots; then, learn about quantifiers on Everyday Grammar followed by a discussion on ‘a lot of;’ then ‘feeling nervous’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, why Mount Everest is growing taller; the U.S. proposes a ban on Chinese and Russian technology in self-driving cars followed by a discussion on whether a ban would affect currently produced cars; then, intonation for questions on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, how the state of Pennsylvania is testing its voting machines? Chinese students are increasingly going to Australia and Britain followed by a discussion of ‘settle for;’ then, homophones on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, former President Jimmy Carter turns 100; a cookie sale in Pennsylvania is linked to the presidential election; learn about combining habits the save time and to get healthy followed by a discussion about sticking to habits; then, ‘should’ and ‘ought to’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, find out about Sri Lanka’s new president; a new study suggests water is more widespread on the moon than had been thought followed by a discussion on why this study is different from earlier ones; then, ‘Whaddaya Call It’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the U.S. brings an antitrust case against Visa; A new museum shows the history of Nintendo; learn the difference between ‘insights’ and ‘thoughts;’ where ‘keep your nose to the grindstone’ comes from; then, part two of 'The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky' by Stephen Crane.

On today’s podcast, the U.S. brings an antitrust case against Visa; A new museum shows the history of Nintendo; learn the difference between ‘insights’ and ‘thoughts;’ where ‘keep your nose to the grindstone’ comes from; then, part two of 'The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky' by Stephen Crane.

On today’s podcast, South Africa is providing health from a train; California passes another law restricting school children from using phones in class; learn about appositives on Everyday Grammar; then, fun with food trucks on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Germans are enjoying alcohol-free beer; scientists find huge energy jets millions of light years long; California enacts laws banning election misinformation followed by a discussion of parody and satire; then, pumpkin spice tea on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation says violent crime has decreased in recent years; many students are worried about how budget cuts will affect their college education followed by a discussion about the word ‘anxiety-ridden;’ then, Summer Fun on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Japan and China reach an agreement on a Chinese ban on Japanese seafood imports; learn about ways to avoid injuries while walking your dog followed by a discussion about ‘retractable;’ then, ‘have to’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, artists keep an ancient craft alive and well in Japan; a new NASA spacecraft will search for signs of life on Jupiter’s moon Europa followed by a discussion about what the effort hopes to find; then, good news, bad news, on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, hear about Hispanic Heritage Month; what is the difference between ‘avant-garde’ and ‘vanguard?’ swimming-relate expression on Words and Their Stories; then, part one of 'The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky' by Stephen Crane on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, hear about Hispanic Heritage Month; what is the difference between ‘avant-garde’ and ‘vanguard?’ swimming-relate expression on Words and Their Stories; then, part one of 'The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky' by Stephen Crane on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, while Chinese migrants are going to countries all over the world, many enjoy Japan; learn about ‘discourse markers’ in American English; then, what are reduced pronouns? Find out on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, find out how wildlife officials move elephants; some police departments in the U.S. are using artificial intelligence to make crime reports followed by a discussion about the term ‘game changer;’ then ‘hard’ and ‘soft skills’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the U.S. census office reports that the share of foreign-born people is higher today than it has been since 1910 ; Finland returns to books in school followed by a discussion about why Finland is making the change; then, all about ‘can’ and ‘can’t’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, first private space walk crew returns to Earth; some poisonous plants look like common foods followed by a discussion about avoiding dangerous plants; then, ‘tons of’ and similar expressions on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, experts debate whether artificial intelligence tools will cause mass job losses; scientists confirm an electric field above Earth’s poles followed by a discussion about why scientists did not make the confirmation earlier; then fast pronunciation on Lesson of the Day.

On the weekend podcast, James Earl Jones’ voice lives on through AI; we answer a listener’s question about ‘perhaps’ and ‘maybe;’ what is your ‘North Star?’ followed by a discussion on VOA Learning English; the final part of 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue,' by Edgar Allen Poe on American Stories.

On the weekend podcast, James Earl Jones’ voice lives on through AI; we answer a listener’s question about ‘perhaps’ and ‘maybe;’ what is your ‘North Star?’ followed by a discussion on VOA Learning English; the final part of 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue,' by Edgar Allen Poe on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, a school shooting raises questions about cellphone bans in U.S. schools followed by a discussion about ‘distract’ and ‘disrupt;’ learn about modals on Everyday Grammar; then, on Lesson of the Day, some good examples of stereotypes.

On today’s podcast, the world produces a lot of plastic pollution every year; learn all about Apple’s new iPhone 16 followed by a discussion of what users might think of the new AI-powered device; then, tag questions on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, all schools in Gaza are closed as the fighting there continues; report: how is banning using only race for college admissions going? followed by a discussion on what a ‘disadvantaged area’ is; then, ‘bored’ and ‘boring’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Typhoon Yagi hits northern Vietnam causing deadly flooding and heavy damage to some factories; experts are worried about ‘ultraprocessed foods’ followed by a discussion the prefix ‘ultra;’ then, ‘unusual’ and ‘usual’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, bitcoin miners are providing energy for artificial intelligence companies; a SpaceX mission aims to carry out the first private spacewalk followed by a discussion how the idea got off the ground; then, “homesickness” on Lesson of the Day.

On the weekend podcast, a workshop in Taiwan makes products out of waste plastic; Korean kimchi faces threats; how to summarize on Ask a Teacher; what is a ‘dead giveaway’ on Words and Their Stories; finally, part four of 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue,' by Edgar Allen Poe.

On the weekend podcast, a workshop in Taiwan makes products out of waste plastic; Korean kimchi faces threats; how to summarize on Ask a Teacher; what is a ‘dead giveaway’ on Words and Their Stories;finally, part four of 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue,' by Edgar Allen Poe.

On today’s podcast, Japan aims to increase use of the 4-day workweek to improve workplace flexibility; scientists wonder why Antarctic ice is melting; learn grammar from singer Bob Dylan; then, intonation on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, employers use wearable devices to measure employees’ body temperature; learn how to make your smartphone last followed by advice on device insurance plans and costs; then, avoiding mistakes on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, why is polio still a problem? U.S. schools are using money, fun and support to get students to come to class followed by a discussion about absenteeism; then, small words on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a Zimbabwean man jailed for illegal hunting has turned to conservation; how AI can help people with ADHD followed by a discussion about the developmental disorder; then, fast speech on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, learn all about Labor Day in the United States; Boeing’s problems with the Starliner spacecraft have many experts asking a lot of questions; then, an introduction to our Lesson of the Day series.

On today’s podcast, the United Nations warns of rising sea levels; how to prevent jet lag; tips on learning English language expressions and idioms; what does ‘an eye for an eye’ mean? Then, part three of 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue,' by Edgar Allen Poe on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, the United Nations warns of rising sea levels; how to prevent jet lag; tips on learning English language expressions and idioms; what does ‘an eye for an eye’ mean? Then, part three of 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue,' by Edgar Allen Poe on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, miners in Botswana discover the biggest diamond in 100 years; hunters in Florida search for an invasive snake, the python; be happy and learn about conditionals on Everyday Grammar; then, The Great Smokey Mountains National Park closes our national parks series.

On today’s podcast, humans teach a rare bird, the bald ibis, where to migrate; scientists are trying to save Amazon dolphins; social media service X makes changes to its artificial intelligence tool followed by a discussion about those changes; then, Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado.

On today’s podcast, Cambodia celebrates the return of cultural pieces; universities make changes to rules for protests after destructive demonstrations last spring followed by a discussion on dialogue, debate and vigorous; then, Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.

On today’s podcast, movement to cities is not helping China’s birthrate; sea lions take over a California beach; how you should stretch followed by a discussion about good ways to prepare for exercise; then, Mammoth Cave National Park.

On today’s podcast, Catholic religious workers aim to change business policies as investors; NASA launches a satellite that will measure greenhouse gasses from factories and farms followed by a discussion of ‘emissions’; then, Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas.

On today’s podcast, Uganda’s motorcycle taxis resist safety rules; New York City’s Harlem Day celebrates 50 years; a listener ask how to get fluent in English; what is a ‘tipping point?’ on Words and Their Stories and part two of 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue,' by Edgar Allen Poe.

On today’s podcast, Uganda’s motorcycle taxis resist safety rules; New York City’s Harlem Day celebrates 50 years; a listener ask how to get fluent in English; what is a ‘tipping point?’ on Words and Their Stories and part two of 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue,' by Edgar Allen Poe.

On today’s podcast, an astronomy group wants a time zone for the moon; Australia will build a huge solar farm in the country’s north; the apostrophe ‘s’ on Everyday Grammar followed by opinions about how it is written; then, Crater Lake National Park in Oregon.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

On today’s podcast, China proposes laws to make it easier to get married harder to divorce; officials teach children to coexist with wildlife in Zimbabwe; the U.N. says violence is harming Haiti’s schools; then visit Wrangell-St.Elias National Park.

On today’s podcast, the U.S. plans new limits on water from the Colorado River; The World Health Organization names mpox a public health emergency of international concern followed by a discussion of the word ‘pox;’ then, Isle Royale National Park on our National Parks series.

On today’s podcast, the U.S. Navy deploys a new long-range missile in the Indo-Pacific; can a 6 second kiss help a relationship? a new study suggest that Mars has a huge underground ocean followed by a discussion about why this study is different; then, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

On the weekend podcast, small farm animals are becoming popular in America; the difference between ‘combine’ and ‘integrate;’ expressions involving phones followed by examples; then, part one of 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' by Edgar Allan Poe on American Stories.

On the weekend podcast, small farm animals are becoming popular in America; the difference between ‘combine’ and ‘integrate;’ expressions involving phones followed by examples; then, part one of 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' by Edgar Allan Poe on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, scientists theorize about how to warm Mars; new findings about Britain’s Stonehenge followed by a discussion about geology; beating problems with adverbs on Everyday Grammar; then, explore Big Bend National Park on our national parks series.

On today’s podcast, Australian scientists say warm water endangers the Great Barrier Reef; in Bosnia, a park is made to look like a Van Gogh painting; Banksy art appears in London; Google pushes “Wallet” app for documents followed by a discussion about security; then, Joshua Tree National Park.

On today’s podcast, student have long been part of political uprisings; a Chinese rocket breaks up adding to debris in space; meditation is becoming more common in American schools followed by a discussion about the practice; then, Sequoia and King’s Canyon National Park.

On today’s podcast, the world’s largest community made by a 3D printer is almost finished; scientists say the moon’s atmosphere likely came from meteors; how to get restful sleep in a small living space; then, Acadia National Park on our National Parks Series.

Learning English uses a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

On today’s podcast, health officials warn of the spread of the viral disease mpox in Africa; Singapore approves insects for food; NASA finds Martian rock suggesting life followed by a discussion about whether it is really new; then, fire emergencies on Lesson of the Day.

On the weekend podcast, a doctor who raps is the face of Puerto Rico’s health crisis; words for spoiled food on Ask a Teacher; find out what a ‘whammy’ is on Words and Their Stories; then, part two of 'Benito Cereno,' by Herman Melville on American Stories.

On the weekend podcast, a doctor who raps is the face of Puerto Rico’s health crisis; words for spoiled food on Ask a Teacher; find out what a ‘whammy’ is on Words and Their Stories; then, part two of 'Benito Cereno,' by Herman Melville on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, astronomers discover more about a ‘super Jupiter’ orbiting a nearby star; new blood tests might make it easier to test for Alzheimer’s disease followed by a discussion about what tests currently exist; then, ‘supposed to’ and ‘ought to’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, historic trains bring visitors to less popular Italian towns; disasters strike many places in the U.S.; the U.S. Senate approves bills aimed at protecting children followed by a talk on whether they will pass in the House; then, informal invitations on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, officials postpone the Olympic triathlon competition because of poor water quality; African demand for cooling systems worries environmentalists; European parents aim to ban smartphones for kids and early teens; then, judging people on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a U.S. research center is raising pigs in special conditions to be organ donors for humans; tips for raising garden plants in hot weather followed by a discussion of gardening terms; then, ‘would rather’ and ‘had better’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, how a brewer makes sake in Tokyo; an insect is hurting Tunisia’s cactus crop; scientists say they found a watery planet followed by a discussion about the search for planets that could hold life; then, the future continuous on Lesson of the Day.

On the weekend podcast, France issues stamps that smell like bread; what does it mean to ‘go south?’ followed by a discussion about what to say when things go wrong; the difference between methodology, strategy and plan; Then, part one of 'Benito Cereno,' by Herman Melville on American Stories.

On the weekend podcast, France issues stamps that smell like bread; what does it mean to ‘go south?’ followed by a discussion about what to say when things go wrong; the difference between methodology, strategy and plan; Then, part one of 'Benito Cereno,' by Herman Melville on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, environmentalists worry that nickel mining in Indonesia will harm the rain forest; learn terms tied to U.S. presidential elections followed by a discussion about the word ‘delegate;’ then, the difference between ‘say’ and ‘tell’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the EU climate change service reports another global temperature record; Olympic athletes hope to taste Paris; about the big computer outage followed by a discussion of how often they happen; then, ‘speak,’ ‘talk’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Brazilian researchers say they found the remains of an early dinosaur; environmental activists fear tree cutting threatens an Indian tribe in Peru; lawmakers are pushing bans on phones in schools followed by a vocabulary discussion; then, reported speech on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast: Ukrainian businesses develop robotic weapons to fight Russia; you can grow your own tea plant to make one of the world’s most popular drinks followed by detailed directions on how to make tea; then, polite requests on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Turkey is exporting TV Dramas and winning fans and visitors; scientists announce evidence of hydrogen sulfide on a Jupiter-like planet followed by a discussion scientific adjectives; then, part two of reflexive pronouns on Lesson of the Day.

On the weekend podcast, people relearn the ancient tradition of bell ringing; what is the difference between ‘who’s’ and ‘whose’?; banking on something means it will happen; then, ‘Pecos Bill, An American Folk Tale’ on American Stories.

On the weekend podcast, people relearn the ancient tradition of bell ringing; what is the difference between ‘who’s’ and ‘whose’?; banking on something means it will happen; then, ‘Pecos Bill, An American Folk Tale’ on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, an American Indian tripe says its fishing tradition is affected by climate change; listeners write in about the Olympics in Paris followed by a discussion on the importance of articles; then, all about reflexive pronouns on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, scientists find a cave on the moon that could house future explorers; one of the world’s rarest animals washes up on a New Zealand beach; all about passwords followed by a discussion about passkeys; then, habitual actions on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, experts are following bird flu around the world; a public opinion study shows many Americans do not think college is worth it followed by a discussion about cost versus expense and ‘bang for the buck’; then, connecting sentences on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a gunman attacks former President Donald Trump and a short history of attack on U.S. presidents and candidates; resistance training might be good for your health followed by a discussion on resistance exercises; then, connecting sentences on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a rare larynx operation gives a man his voice back; ants have a form of health care; the U.S. space ageny completes an experiment into living in Mars-like conditions followed by details of NASA’s effort; then, part two of conditional statements on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a story about America’s first novel; what is the difference between ‘zest,’ ‘drive,’ and ‘desire?’; ‘food for thought’ and similar expressions; then, 'The Caliph, Cupid and the Clock,' by O. Henry on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, a story about America’s first novel; what is the difference between ‘zest,’ ‘drive,’ and ‘desire?’; ‘food for thought’ and similar expressions; then, 'The Caliph, Cupid and the Clock,' by O. Henry on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, learn about early ancestors of humans called Denisovans; U.S. farmers are growing a tree from India to make protein, biofuel; what is hedging? followed by a discussion about softening factual statements; then, conditional statements on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, where is the oldest cave art in the world?; dog weddings are getting popular in China; NASCAR organization tests electric car racing followed by a discussion about collaborative efforts to develop the technology; then, a blizzard and ‘affect’ and ‘effect’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Asia’s richest man is throwing a pricey wedding for his son; researchers discovered a plant on Earth that might grow on Mars; experts say there are too few U.S. students studying in China followed by a discussion about why; then, using ‘wish’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, aircraft maker Boeing admits guilt in a deal with the U.S. government over two deadly plane crashes; scientist are worried about a bird flu pandemic; dealing with poison ivy followed by personal experiences with the plant; then, hoping and wishing on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Nigeria could be producing a lot of solar power, what is standing in the way?; China leads in the patent race; SpaceX gets another big contract from NASA; ‘should have’ and talking about pets on Lesson of the Day.

On this weekend’s podcast, the Volkswagen Beetle remains popular in a Mexico City neighborhood; how to use ‘only had’ and ‘had only;’ What does it mean to be ‘partners in crime?’ then, 'The Ransom of Red Chief,' by O. Henry on American Stories.

On this weekend’s podcast, the Volkswagen Beetle remains popular in a Mexico City neighborhood; how to use ‘only had’ and ‘had only;’ What does it mean to be ‘partners in crime?’ then, 'The Ransom of Red Chief,' by O. Henry on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, environmental researchers propose a plan to save endangered animals from extinction; India’s garbage pickers are threatened by hot weather; important words for the Olympic Games; then, the passive voice on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the story of July 4 in America; Hurricane Beryl marks the start of the ocean storm season in the Atlantic Ocean; U.S. states aim to train workers in artificial intelligence followed by a discussion on what industries might be affected; then, prepositions on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Chinese researchers develop a robot guide dog for the blind; South Sudan is home to largest mammal migration; a rural student in China gets high marks in a national competition followed by a discussion about the word ‘vocational;’ then, ‘best and worst’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that presidents’ official acts cannot face legal action; an ancient ancestor to mammals had a developed brain; heat can harm the body; polite disagreement on Lesson of the Day.

Learning English uses a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

On today’s podcast, a group of senior citizens aim to popularize break dancing among older Japanese; what is the difference between ‘though’ and ‘however?’; expressions using ‘wave’; then, 'Athenaise' by Kate Chopin on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, a group of senior citizens aim to popularize break dancing among older Japanese; what is the difference between ‘though’ and ‘however?’; expressions using ‘wave’; then, 'Athenaise' by Kate Chopin on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, a Nigerian town is losing ground to the sea; scientists investigate why bird flu kills some animals and not others; how we talks about space events on Everyday Grammar; then, phrasal verbs on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Denver and Atlanta are among the U.S. cities building houses to cut homelessness; Nvidia has become one of the world’s most valuable companies followed by a discussion on how that happened; then, talking about the workplace on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a Chinese spacecraft brings moon rocks back to Earth; vacation homeowners in Maine prove to be bad neighbors; students are hurt when colleges close; then, a special guest tells her story on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Brazil aims to be a big supplier of rare earth metals to the world; intensive programs to get children to keep a healthy weight are difficult to get into followed by a discussion about that report; then, the present perfect tense on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, social media is keeping an ancient South Korean tradition alive; there could be a bright ‘new star’ in the sky followed by a discussion about the once-in-a-lifetime event; then present perfect continuous tense on Lesson of the Day.

On the weekend podcast: British parliamentarians use artificial intelligence to connect with voters; ‘however’ and ‘though’ on Ask a Teacher; when is it ‘showtime?’ on Words and Their Stories; then, 'Paul Bunyan,' An American Folk Tale on American Stories.

On the weekend podcast: British parliamentarians use artificial intelligence to connect with voters; ‘however’ and ‘though’ on Ask a Teacher; when is it ‘showtime?’ on Words and Their Stories; then, 'Paul Bunyan,' An American Folk Tale on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, break dancing is now an Olympic sport; learn grammar points about vacation reservations and rentals followed by a discussion about childhood vacation memories; then, sneaking around on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, shareholders approve a big pay deal for Tesla’s Elon Musk; Hot weather in Mali threatens an ancient fishing tradition; Apple offers AI tools followed by a discussion on why it took Apple so long; then, the present tense on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, what is Juneteenth in the United States?; past COVID infections might protect against colds; the U.N. marks 1000 days since girls were banned from school in Afghanistan followed by a discussion on ‘exclusion’; then, shortened forms on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, research shows the effects of space travel on the human body; thinking positively can improve your health followed by expert mental health advice; then ‘lend’ and ‘borrow’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a Chinese company develops humanoid robots; Olympic athletes use blood sugar testers to lift performance; scientists look to small star systems to find planets, conditions for life followed by a discussion about ‘habitable’; then, future continuous on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, healthcare workers are leaving Africa; a 4,000-year-old building is discovered in Greece; elephants have names and use them; international students are worried over U.S. job prospects; what it mean to be put ‘through the wringer’ followed by a discussion about the word.

On today’s podcast, modern horses started out 4200 years ago; researchers say climate change made flood in Brazil more likely; the U.N. says farmed fish surpass wild-caught ones; ‘feel’ and ‘feel like’ on Ask a Teacher; then, 'Feathertop,' by Nathaniel Hawthorne on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, officials in China, India, Canada, and Greece report high temperatures; the world’s costliest cow is in Brazil; workers are secretly teleworking on vacation; talking about hot weather on Everyday Grammar followed by a discussion on heat and onomatopoeia.

On today’s podcast, Paris aims to use cooling devices for Olympic Athletes; will AI systems run out of internet data to learn from? followed by a discussion about how AI chatbots are learning from their own products; then, ‘internal conflict’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, copper recycling grows with increased demand; kids find a T. rex dinosaur in North Dakota; American schoolchildren slowly recover from Pandemic shutdowns followed by a discussion on U.S. schools; then, all about ‘accumulation’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a Ukrainian family business makes devices to aid injured soldiers; Tokyo aims to support couples and marriage; researchers are making mRNA vaccines to fight bird flu followed by a discussion of ‘emerge’; then, ‘guilty pleasures’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the world’s biggest astronomy camera reaches its home in Chile; the U.N. says one fourth of the world’s youngest children lack enough food; South Korea creates a space agency followed by a discussion on South Korea’s plans in space; then, ‘polite requests’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, researchers say ‘less is more’ when it comes to cancer treatments; are U.S. business leaders paid too much? U.S. colleges are expanding climate change study programs; what does it mean to do something ‘right out of the gate’ followed by a discussion on starting strong.

On today’s podcast, an Australian seed company is testing a new way to do genetic engineering; at 80, Mick Jagger is still performing rock music; ‘nobody’ and ‘no one’ on Ask a Teacher followed by a discussion on their use; then 'A White Heron,' by Sarah Orne Jewett on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, jobs for long-term health care workers go unfilled; Nigeria fights illegal lithium mining; Americans aim to reduce wasteful spending; talking about hot weather on Everyday Grammar followed by a discussion about ways to say, ‘It’s hot!’

On today’s podcast; President Biden places new restrictions on illegal entry into the U.S.; a Chinese spacecraft collects rocks from the moon and sends them to Earth followed by a discussion about the quick moon trip; then, ‘scene’ and ‘scenic’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Ghana has a six month old artist; scientists are now fighting nitrous oxide; home visiting programs set to get more federal money followed by more on these special programs; then, how to use the word ‘thieves’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Mexico elects its first female president; learn about different kinds of noise used to hide talking or ease tension followed by an explanation of white, pink and brown noise; then, what feedback is and all about ‘if’ clauses on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, could rains in East Africa be made worse by climate change and fast economic growth?; scientists discover recent volcanic activity on Venus followed by a discussion about what it tells us about Venus; then, ‘resolutions’ and ‘auditions’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, marijuana use grows in the U.S; a Cuban scientist raises silkworms; citizen scientists count insects in Germany; U.S. college athletes aim for a big payoff; what does it mean to ‘break the mold?’ followed by a discussion about the saying’s history.

On today’s podcast, a New York jury finds Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump guilty of financial crimes; U.S. museums return art to Italy; improve your vocabulary, part three; then, ‘The Birthmark’ by Nathaniel Hawthorne on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, the story of a Hong Kong democracy activist facing prison; harsh treatment for Sierra Leone’s drug users; the world’s largest tree is healthy; then, prefixes for measures of distance, weight and energy followed by a discussion on other useful prefixes.

On today’s podcast, discoveries about the sun’s magnetic field; news for climbers of Japan’s Mount Fuji; Airbus tests controls to learn more about the movement of planes on the ground followed by a discussion of how the research could help pilots; then superlatives on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, rescuers are delayed searching for people missing after a landslide in New Guinea; yoga classes are now including pigs; the 70th anniversary of a U.S. high court segregation ruling was just a few weeks ago; then, all about the word ‘surge’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a rights group accuses China of treating rural Tibetans unfairly; the history of cockroaches; a doctors’ group says HIV-infected mothers can breastfeed their babies followed by a talk about the new HIV advice; then, ‘bad hair’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Memorial Day in Washington, D.C.; the U.S. space agency is testing a rocket engine that could be used to travel to Mars followed by a discussion on how far NASA has progressed in its development; then, agreeably disagreeing on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the travels of the baobab tree; researchers in Australia make a ‘water harvester’; community colleges aim to offer clean energy training; ‘hand expressions’ on Words and Their Stories followed by a discussion on 'handy' phrases with or without using one's hands.

On today’s podcast, people are not visiting Mali because of conflict; companies experiment with unusual-tasting foods; advice on increasing your vocabulary, part two; Then, ‘The Lady, or the Tiger?’ by Frank R. Stockton on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, Japan’s military aims to enlist more women; Microsoft is selling a new computer that has artificial intelligence built-in; businesses want to sell Africa more smartphones; grammar and Memorial Day followed by a discussion on the present tense.

On today’s podcast, air turbulence can mean danger for airplane travel; business and political leaders agree to measures to make sure artificial intelligence systems are safe followed by a discussion of which AI systems are at risk; then possessive pronouns and adjectives on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, an actress says ChatGPT uses her voice for its AI tool; scientists say tree rings show the summer of 2023 was the warmest in 2000 years; the war in Gaza keeps Palestinian children out of school followed by a talk on what is being done; then, ‘alternate’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Iran’s president is killed in a helicopter crash; Blue Origin sends the oldest person yet into space; research links a gene to Alzheimer’s disease followed by a discussion about what the gene APOE4 is; then, partitive nouns on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the U.N. approves another vaccine for dengue fever; social media has young South Koreans interested in Buddhism; a severe solar storm hits Earth followed by a discussion about why there was no major damage reported; then, ‘probability’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, scientists in Thailand release endangered sea turtles into the wild; the U.S. Air Force flies a fighter jet using AI; with school out for the summer, will college protests end?; the meaning of ‘divide and conquer’ followed by a discussion on dividing tasks to conquer a problem.

On today’s podcast, a Mexico City taco stand is honored by fine food experts; Brazilian state lawmakers honor a dance invented by young people; a listener asks about how to increase his vocabulary; then, part four of ‘A Princess of Mars’ by Edgar Rice Burroughs on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, a U.S. teenager earns her Ph.D. degree; the U.S. food safety agency permits a health claim for yogurt; how do elephants say, hello?; doctors use AI to help a woman who cannot talk; and more about using prefixes to describe protests on Everyday Grammar.

On today’s podcast, a small poodle is top dog at Westminster Dog Show; a migration group says 76 million people are displace within their countries; researchers say smart vehicles could change traffic lights followed by a discussion of what that means; then, making predictions on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the U.S. announces aims to raise import taxes many Chinese products; May 15 is celebrated as Buddha’s birthday in some Asian cultures; a top school credits teacher independence with good test scores followed by a discussion of ‘autonomy’; then ‘determine’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, older people in China are afraid to retire because of low retirement payments; new studies find that drinking less alcohol is better for our health followed by a discussion about the term ‘dry’; then, making nouns out of verbs on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Australia announces higher financial requirement for foreign students; the U.S. wants new limits on AI models in China; NASA plans a railway on the moon followed by a discussion on NASA’s public/private partnerships; then, interjections on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, scientists describe how sperm whales communicate; astronomers find a large Earth-like planet; educators think AI will be important in the hospitality industry; and ‘separate the wheat from the chaff’ on Words and their Stories followed by a discussion about the saying.

On today’s podcast, extreme weather is everywhere; country music star Randy Travis makes a comeback after a stroke; we answer a listener’s question about the word ‘call’; then, part three of “A Princess of Mars,” by Edgar Rice Burroughs on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, why is the U.S. withholding some offensive weapons from Israel?; early humans ate plenty of plants; a Japanese town will block its view of Mt. Fuji; 2023 was a big year for renewable energy; then, protest prefixes on Everyday Grammar followed by a discussion about pros and cons.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On today’s podcast, college officials are dealing with protests in different ways; Kenya continues to get heavy rainfall; a restaurant shows only women’s sports; listeners give feedback on statistics about their countries followed by a discussion on using big numbers in writing on Everyday Grammar.

On today’s podcast, Afghanistan’s Taleban rulers want to increase tourism; how did the video sharing service TikTok learn become so popular? followed by a discussion about why there is a law against its activities; then, all about being nervous on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, experts are worried about bird flu among cows; a cancer patient from Laos won millions of dollars in Oregon’s lottery game; a children’s book explores language followed by details of the book and its writer; then, ‘context’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the University of Maine builds the largest 3D printer; researchers say American need more sleep followed by a discussion on the term ‘responding’ ; five tips to get better sleep; then, intonation and question words on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a special essay about the Ukrainian town of Berdychiv; NASA has discovered methane coming from an area on Mars followed by a discussion about why scientists are interested in the gas; then, find out about English homophones on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a new ‘pillbot’ can look inside the human body; a study says nearly half of China’s cities are sinking; U.S. universities are conflicted over student protests and student safety; then, expressions about telling the hard truth followed by a chat on not ‘pulling punches.’

On today’s podcast, the World Health Organization redefines ‘spread through the air’ for diseases; AI used to mix coffee in Finland; all about ‘young’ and ‘younger’ followed by a discussion on ‘younger than’; then, part one of ‘A Princess of Mars’ by Edgar Rice Burroughs on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, what happened when India banned video sharing service TikTok?; state lawmakers aim to make it harder to object to books in public libraries; indigenous Brazilians are unsure about oil drilling plan; where does ‘million’ come from? followed by a discussion on Everyday Grammar.

On today’s podcast, German researchers say climate change will cut everyone’s pay by 19 percent; GPS signals are being interfered with in combat areas followed by a discussion about the danger to civilian aircraft; then, ‘should,’ ‘ought to’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the United Nations wants a treaty that controls plastics manufacturing to fight pollution; a program in Senegal puts deaf student with hearing students followed by a discussion about the term ‘opportunity’; then, ‘extinction’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, 2023 was a record year for wind energy projects; April is a big gardening month in the norther half of the world followed by a discussion about the Northern and Southern Hemispheres; then shortened forms and an unusual festival on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, scientists discover a huge, ancient snake in India; April 22 marks another Earth Day; NASA thinks about controlling spending on a major Mars mission followed by a discussion about the U.S. space agency’s plans; then, talking about food trucks on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, astronomers find a new black hole in our Milky Way Galaxy; a father-daughter fossil hunting team unearths an ancient ocean reptile; activists want more African students in U.S. colleges followed by a discussion about study visas; then, expressions for good and bad days.

On today’s podcast, a museum in Michigan aims to tell Arab Americans’ stories; fashion models worry AI technology could put them out of a job; using ‘when’ and ‘that’ in a sentence on Ask a Teacher; then, 'The Count and the Wedding Guest' by O. Henry on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, did the arrival of immigrant ease the economy in recent years?; the World Banks says least developed countries are falling behind; we answer a question about using plural or singular for teams or groups followed by a discussion with about the subject.

On today’s podcast, how long has there been coffee?; Dubai’s airport records record rainfall; Bots make up nearly half of internet traffic followed by a discussion about protecting against the effects of bad bots; then, autumn fun on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a special essay explores what it is like in Kyiv, Ukraine; a company plans to test a device that links directly to the human brain; school librarians worry about banned books followed by a discussion about obscenity; then ‘complain’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, China and the U.S. are competing in drone technology; a study finds limited cancer drugs with special approval have limited success followed by a discussion on accelerated approval; then words like ‘hafta’’ and ‘everybody’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a special essay about the city of Mykolaiv in Ukraine; NASA is asking private companies to design a vehicle to drive on the moon followed by a discussion with more details; then, ‘good news, bad news’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, “natural” farming is popular in India; More Americans are making online videos as a job; top colleges cost more than ever followed by a discussion about why the real cost might be lower; then ‘thanking our lucky stars’ and a conversation about good luck.

On today’s podcast, a weakness in server computers raises worry about a cyberattack; a Tokyo’s artistic toilets; Peruvian man might be oldest-ever; misinformation and disinformation followed by a discussion about the terms’ history; 'The Romance of a Busy Broker' by O. Henry on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, as both maps and art, globes are still popular; what is artificial general intelligence and what can it do?; more tips for writing about food in Everyday Grammar followed by a discussion about the importance of using articles correctly.

On today’s podcast, where will China sell all its extra cars and solar panels?; the company OpenAI announces voice cloning but delays release because of possible misuse followed by a discussion about the risks of the voice-producing tool; then, ‘summer fun’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, why are some people left-handed?; an essay from Ukraine about the beautiful town of Skhidnytsia; U.S. officials say air quality is a problem followed by a discussion about connections between air quality, climate and attendance; then the word ‘dispersed’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the Vatican declares opposition to sex change operations and surrogacy; what is the bests-selling vehicle in the U.S.?; a study says humans give animals more viruses followed by a discussion about zoonosis; then, short form pronouns on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a civic group aims to educate Taiwanese about false news; NASA's Mars explorer arrives at new spot in its search for water followed by a discussion another Mars exploring rover; then, hard and soft skills on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Taiwan’s earthquake preparedness is tested; herders in Norway must feed their reindeer; essays get much more important on college applications; explore the meaning of ‘bogus’ on Words and Their stories followed by a discussion about false and real things.

On today’s podcast, music star Beyonce takes up country music; a Thai city faces problems with monkeys; a question about ‘different than’ and ‘different from’’ followed by a discussion about ‘from,’ ‘than’ and ‘then’; finally, ‘A Pair of Silk Stockings’ by Kate Chopin on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, World Central Kitchen targets hunger in many places; stories of water shortages around the world; writing feedback for listeners’ letters about East Asian national dishes followed by a discussion on word choice; then, a look ahead to tomorrow’s Ask a Teacher.

On today’s podcast, Europe builds a powerful laser with Nobel-Prize-winning technology; a legal settlement orders Google to destroy users’ personal information followed by a discussion about how the settlement might affect the future; then, ‘can’ and ‘can’t’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a U.N. report says the world wastes 19 percent of its food; coffee and culture in Ukraine; a study finds a link between free school meals and reduced obesity in children followed by a discussion about ‘eligible’; then, ‘recycling’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Google launched Gmail on April 1, 20 years ago; people are using chatbots to help with mental health followed by a discussion noting that chatbots are not for emergencies; then, ‘tons of’ and similar expressions on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the Netherlands’ hyperloop center aims to develop transportation technology ; bamboo is getting popular in Uganda; NASA plans many observation projects for April’s total solar eclipse followed by ‘why solar eclipses are different lengths’; then, fast speech on Lesson of the day.

On today’s podcast, could the Francis Scott Key Bridge have been saved?; bird flu is killing seals worldwide; Germany aims to increase educational choices for its young people; what are a person’s ‘true colors’ followed by a discussion about one’s true nature and what it means to be ‘true blue.’

On today’s podcast, famous cherry trees in Washington D.C. are to be removed for a renovation project; AI robots are being used to write letters; we answer a question about kinds of sentences followed by a discussion about clauses; then, ‘Pigs Is Pigs’ by Ellis Parker Butler on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, more details about NASA’s spacecraft that crashed into an asteroid; small living spaces are becoming common again; a study looks for stars that eat planets; signs of the Easter holiday on Everyday Grammar followed by a chat about an Easter tradition at a local Christian church.

On today’s podcast, coffee growers worry about new EU rules; Florida approves a law banning children under 14 from having social media accounts followed by a discussion on how the law will be enforced; then, all about stereotypes on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Ukrainians in Kherson face the pain of war; Palestinians in Gaza eat herbs because of war; Australia places controls on foreign students followed by an explanation of why Australia is limiting who enters the country; then, the word ‘migraine’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, people in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta are leaving for cities to escape poverty; a treatment used to fight leukemia is being tested on brain tumors learn followed by a discussion about therapy; then tag questions, like questions about the weather, on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, an essay about how Ukrainian schools are changing; a study shows the brain does less to use a native language; SpaceX Starship test is a qualified success followed by a discussion about the continuing rocket tests; then, ‘bored’ and ‘boring’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, South Korean researchers create a ‘beef rice’ combination; trucks are crashing into wooden bridges in America; why are fewer Chinese students are coming to the U.S. for college?; learn about ‘ancient history’ followed a discussion of why it does not always mean the distant past.

On today’s podcast, a law in Senegal has increased the number of women in politics; an AI robot in the Netherlands teaches itself to pick sick tulips; we answer a listener’s question about ‘live’ followed by a discussion about heteronyms; then, Mark Twain’s short story, ‘A Californian’s Tale.’

On today’s podcast, sports fans use mathematics, artificial intelligence to predict basketball championship; native and industry are in conflict in South America’s ‘Lithium Triangle’; two listeners tell us about their dreams on Everyday Grammar followed by a discussion about mothers' importance.

On today’s podcast, marriages in South Korea rise a little buy population concerns continue; U.S. libraries say they are payng to much for electronic books followed by a discussion about the popularity of e-books; then, ‘usual’ and ‘unusual’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a California lawmaker aims to legislate for happiness; one researcher says students learn a lot from disturbing books followed by a discussion about the debate over disturbing subjects in school; then, an essay on a traditional Ukrainian food; Lesson of the Day: ‘organic.’

On today’s podcast, all about this year’s vernal equinox: it marks the start of spring; the U.S. food and drug agency approves a weight loss drug for heart disease; then, feeling homesickness on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a special essay from Ukraine about flowers and gardening; avian influenza is killing wildlife in South America; then learn about the total solar eclipse visible in North America on April 8 followed by a discussion what people might see; then intonation on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, India enacts a law said to favor citizenship for non-Muslims; fears grow of fake videos made with AI influencing elections; the winter sport of skijoring; more Indian students are coming to America; and “going against the grain’ followed by a discussion about its meaning.

On today’s podcast, a new, small study says there might be a link between plastic particles and heart disease; we answer a question about ‘just’ and ‘only’ followed by a discussion about using the words; then ‘A Piece of Red Calico’ by Frank Stockton on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, the European Union approves a law overseeing artificial intelligence; learn the mathematics of Pi Day; a wildlife groups dresses up like foxes to raise a orphaned baby fox; how we talk about food on Everyday Grammar; an a contest-winning Ukrainian writer tells us about Ukraine.

On today’s podcast, why a Filipino man turned his home into a library; a Greek grandma makes scarves for poor children; an industry group releases a report on auto-assist driving rating most systems ‘poor’ followed by a discussion about automaker reaction; then, ‘filler’ words on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Haiti’s prime minister resigns as lawlessness spreads; a U.S. agency wars that marine coral will die off soon; a study looks at how 15-year-olds learn in five countries and a discussion on findings about technology and learning; then, ‘school district’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Britain’s Princess Kate apologizes for changed photo; a Pacific grey whale is found in the Atlantic Ocean; scientists are growing small tissue organs using cells from pregnant women followed by a discussion on organoids; then, pronunciation and fast speech on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Dovbush Rocks: a special place in Ukraine; ‘Invader’ is France’s traveling street artist; latest research suggests less oxygen on Jupiter’s moon Europa followed by a discussion on why earlier estimates were wrong; then, word stress on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a study uncovers secrets of star sand dunes; Europe’s Digital Markets Act pushes changes on big internet companies; Dartmouth University’s basketball players join a union; what does it mean to ‘take the plunge’ followed by a personal stories about moves big and small.

On today’s podcast, a small clothing maker in Rome is behind 17 Academy Awards; Russia and China are aiming to put a nuclear reactor on the moon; we answer a listener’s question about ‘yet’ followed by a discussion; and part two of Stephen Crane’s short story ‘The Open Boat’ on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, Miami Beach adds security measures to deal with vacationers; Boy from Gaza gets medical care in U.S.; oil drilling in DRC Congo has environmentalists worried; then, indefinite pronouns in ‘Fast Car’ on Everyday Grammar followed by a discussion about the song’s meaning.

On today’s podcast, a member of the first team to climb Mt. Everest says the area is now crowded and dirty; find out how radio waves can make ‘virtual fences’ keep for farm animals followed by a discussion about how they work; then, Anna Matteo is the special guest on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, U.S. officials aim to investigate “smart” cars made in China; U.S. educators are considering a ban on phones in schools followed by a discussion about why the issue is coming up now; a special essay about a town destroyed in Ukraine’s war; then, “vibrate” on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, for Tahiti, hosting Olympic surfing is not so simple; an electronic implant in the brain might help people with depression followed by a discussion about clinical trials and the Food and Drug Administration; then “dreams” on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, three lessons that can be learned from the war in Ukraine; researchers find that a NASA mission to crash a spacecraft into an asteroid completely reshaped the target body followed by a discussion about such missions; then reduced forms on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, U.S. health officials say older adults should get another COVID vaccination; a professors’ group speaks out about changes at New College of Florida; scientist have a theory for how human ancestors lost their tails; all about ‘the riot act’ followed by a discussion criticism.

On today’s podcast, a pilot from Cyprus takes on making a famous traditional cheese; a U.N. report on waste calls for new rules and treaties; we answer a listener’s question about ‘must’ and ‘have to’; then, part one of the short story ‘The Open Boat’ by Stephen Crane on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, Dubai holds a race for men in jet suits; learn what life is like in a Russian prison; a report says Cuba limits its internet and spies on reporters; then, breaking grammar rules in the song ‘Flowers’ on Everyday Grammar.

On today’s podcast, “Nizhyn Pickles:” an essay from our VOA Learning English writing contest; the U.N. warns of hunger in Gaza because of the war; AI tools can improve internet search followed by a discussion on artificial intelligence; then, fire safety terms on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a study details changes in the brain from Alzheimer’s disease; Japan again has fewer birth, marriages causing concern; parents, student struggle with calls for more mental health therapy followed by more about the term ‘roadblock’; then “achievement” on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, some U.S. official say increased productivity is helping the economy; the U.S. drug food and drug agency approves an asthma drug to treat food allergies followed by a discussion about the report; then, ‘ought to’ and ‘supposed to’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, an essay about Ukraine from our writing contest; the U.S. is preparing for an insect invasion; scientists report finding the brightest object in the universe followed by a discussion about quasars; then, informal invitations on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, warm seawater hurts government efforts to grow new corals in Florida; the keeper of the Vatican’s archives is retiring; advice for international students about showing sources in academic writing; then, ‘bully pulpit’ might not mean what you think on Words and Their Stories.

On today’s podcast, Cuban biologist study birds with Canadian help; UNESCO honors Poland’s national dance, the polonaise; we answer a listener’s question about using “do” for emphasis; then, Mark Twain’s ‘The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County’ on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, Alabama’s high court rules that an embryo is a child; a man in New York stays free at a hotel for 5 years, then claims he owns it; celebrating 200 years of dinosaurs; things that are popular in several countries followed by an extended discussion on Everyday Grammar.

On today’s podcast, South Korean doctors’ strike means patients are turned away; Neuralink reports progress with brain implant; a Stanford University study says retirees enjoy virtual reality followed by a discussion about what they did not like; then, judging others on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, an ocean creature has offspring without a mate; tech company OpenAI introduces a tool that creates video; a program teaches prisoners cooking skills so they can get a job followed by a discussion of ‘soft skills’ and ‘hard skills’; then, what is “migration” on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a study says polar bears are not gaining weight because of warm weather; some patients and doctors aim for the ‘lowest effective dose’ for cancer drugs followed by a discussion about the meaning of ‘bang for your buck’; then ‘would rather’, ‘had better’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, all about Presidents’ Day in the U.S.; a study says a collapse of a big ocean current could cause problems in the future followed by a discussion about the report; then seven new expressions on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Alaskapox, a rare disease, gets more attention; environmentalists successfully move black rhinos to a new home; what should international students know about the SAT/ACT standardized tests? The, words made up by presidents followed by a discussion about ‘the bully pulpit.’

On today’s podcast, the U.N. reports that 20 percent of migrating animals are at risk of disappearing; South Korean grandmas gain fame rapping about farm life; a listener question about the meaning of ‘sure as heck’; then, ‘The Lady in Black’ by Eleanor H. Porter on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, what are laboratory-grown diamonds? Report: wealth inequality by race grew during the COVID pandemic; a private company launched its own moon lander; humans seek chatbot companions; explaining ‘popular’ followed by a discussion on why we chose the word for Everyday Grammar.

On today’s podcast, workers near retirement need to pass on their skills; companies are offering fewer kinds of products to save and sell more; the campaign of President Joe Biden defends using TikTok followed by a discussion on the China-linked app; then ‘tell’ and ‘say’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, gun manufacturer Remington Arms in New York state to close; scientists say Saturn’s icy moon Mimas has an underground ocean; U.S. schools change health guidelines aiming to improve attendance followed by a discussion of health terms; then ‘fragrant’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Egypt considers suspending peace treaty with Israel over offensive in Rafah; research shows autoimmune disease affects women more than men followed by a discussion about the prefix ‘auto’; then ‘speak’ versus ‘talk’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Mexico passes China as top exporter to U.S.; experts want a new level for really strong ocean storms; NASA launches a new satellite to observe the world’s oceans and atmosphere followed by a discussion about what scientists hope to learn; reported speech on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a culture group rebuilds a huge statue of Emperor Constantine in Rome; young Gazan likened to Isaac Newton for lighting rig; Dartmouth College to again accept SAT, ACT scores; all about ‘tie the knot’ followed by a discussion about life’s knots.

On today’s podcast, many people around the world will celebrate the ‘Year of the Dragon’; record gambling expected for the Super Bowl; a listener’s question about the difference between ‘surge’ and ‘soar’; pt. three of ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ by Edgar Allan Poe on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, scientists say data from sponges tell them temperatures were cooler than thought between 1850 and 1900; the debate about the private use of the moon; ways to say ‘goodbye’ on “Everyday Grammar” followed by a discussion on funny farewells.

On today’s podcast, young are more willing to take a pay cut for ‘quality of life’ than older workers; cozy cardio is exercise without the pain; Apple Vision Pro aims for ‘spacial computing’ followed by a discussion on augmented, virtual reality; and polite requests on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Boeing faces more manufacturing problems and delays; King Charles III says he has cancer; will AI ruin music or creativity? U.S. schools are using cameras and technology to catch kids using e-cigarettes followed by a discussion of ‘zero tolerance'; “genus” on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, women got music industry recognition at this year's Grammy Awards; a Russian cosmonaut sets a record for time in space; Dengue fever is spreading in South America followed by a discussion about the viral disease; then part two of reflexive pronouns on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a study finds that bright lights cause problems for insects; some people find false data in scientific papers for fun; the U.S. space agency’s Mars helicopter ends service followed by a discussion about NASA’s Ingenuity ; then reflexive pronouns on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Elon Musk’s $55.5 billion pay deal gets cancelled by a judge in Delaware; the James Webb Telescope captures colorful pictures of galaxies; the Student Academy Awards are a big deal; and how to express ‘seeing double’ followed by a discussion about the word ‘Doppelganger.’

On today’s podcast, remembering performing artist Chita Rivera; the Grammy Awards honor musical performers; we answer a listener’s question about dropped sounds and sound assimilation; then, part two of Edgar Allan Poe’s 'The Fall of the House of Usher' on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, why are European farmers protesting?; a ticket to the Super Bowl costs more than ever; Canada limits foreign students; an Australian filmmaker shows lives of single mothers in Japan; talking about ‘population’ followed by a discussion of ‘population’ versus ‘popular.’

On today’s podcast, how Taiwan improved communication during its elections; businessman Elon Musk announces the first deployment of the Neuralink brain device followed by a discussion about brain implants; then, taking about habitual action on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, efforts to save the white northern rhinoceros move ahead; Myanmar’s military is accused of targeting civilians and religious buildings; all about prostate problems men have, their forms and treatments; and how to pronounce ‘colony’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Japan regains communication with its moon lander; ‘deepfakes’ of singer Taylor Swift spread on internet; small studies suggest gene treatment can help some children born deaf followed by a discussion on gene therapy; then sentence connectors on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Saudi Arabia wants to be an electric vehicle manufacturer; Apple plans new device security measures; Mars Express orbiter finds evidence of water near Mars’ equator followed by a discussion about the spacecraft’s radar abilities; then, connecting sentences on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Kenya moves black rhinoceroses to a new home; Thailand aims to become a big lithium producer; 40 years ago, Apple launched the 'user experience' field which continues growing; learn about cold weather expressions followed by a discussion about why we say ‘cold snap’ and ‘chilly.’

On today’s podcast, scientists map a deep-sea coral reef off the U.S. East Coast; all about the 2024 Academy Award nominees; a listener’s question about ‘as’ followed by a discussion about the little word’s many uses; then, Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher.”

On today’s podcast, the U.N. criticizes Afghanistan's Taliban for not keep promises about women’s rights; Japan’s moon lander hit its target; Croatian matchstick artist thinks big; U.S. tea advice upsets British; a look at the word ‘population’ followed by a discussion on voiced consonants.

On today’s podcast, the U.N. says the health care system in Gaza is collapsing; activists behind the ‘Doomsday Clock’ warn of threats; fake audio and video are showing up in politics followed by a discussion about ‘deepfakes’; then more on conditional statements on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, India opens a huge Hindu temple on the ruins of a historic Muslim center; what plagiarism is and how to avoid it followed by a discussion about using citations and a recent dispute over use of others’ words; then the word ‘toll’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Cameroon launches first malaria vaccination campaign; refugees plant trees around deforested refugee camp; a study finds no link between a weigh-loss drug and suicidal thoughts followed by a discussion about semaglutide; then listen conditional statements on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, researchers have discovered lost cities in the Amazon; cookbooks and American culture; NASA prepares for tests of its latest supersonic research plane followed by a discussion about barriers to supersonic flight; then, blizzard, affect and effect on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a plan to build a new city in California will be put to a vote; a new survey finds a lot of employers worry about hiring ‘Generation Z’ college graduates; is your task a marathon or sprint? followed by a discussion about what it means to ‘lose steam’ or burn out.

On today’s podcast, China’s population is not growing; a Venezuelan artist re-imagines a famous Spanish painting as statues; we answer a listener’s question about ‘college’ and ‘university’ followed by a discussion about liberal arts colleges; then, ‘Chicken Little’ on American stories.

On today’s podcast, high and low temperatures around the world; Guinness dog-age record to be reviewed; business leaders fear AI, climate change; researchers find link to a nerve disease in ancient DNA; language and mental health followed by a discussion on how to talks about mental health.

On today’s podcast, researchers find extremely small piecres of plastic in bottled water; Argentina’s inflation continues as reforms are put in place; which nations have hypersonic weapons? followed by a discussion about how to defend against them; then, practice using ‘wish’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, singer Elton John becomes an EGOT with latest award; Nauru changes diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China; A playground for students with autism helps prepare them for adult life followed by a discussion about autism; then the word ‘biased’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, cyber kidnapping is scam that is affecting Chinese students in the U.S. and other countries; a giant ape disappeared because of climate; a new method for providing drugs for Alzheimer’s followed by a discussion about the disease; then wish and hope on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Vietnam’s VinFast plans to build electric cars in India; civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.; Singapore to permit pets in public housing; delays for NASA followed by a discussion on U.S. space agency plans for the moon; then, ‘should have’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, China is likely to become the world’s top exporter; students, officials say Minnesota values advanced degrees helps students save costs; learn to ‘walk before you run’ followed by a discussion about learning new skills; then, President Joe Biden’s career on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, miners find a mammoth tusk in North Dakota; Hawaiian salt makers want to protect their tradition; a listener asks about adverb, gerund and participle usage; then, Carl Sandburg’s ‘How the Animals Lost Their Tales’ on American stories.

On today’s podcast, Health Agency Says COVID deaths rise; deadly riots ignite in Papua New Guinea; European climate agency says 2023 was hottest year; the world’s important elections in 2024; the grammar of ‘share’ followed by a discussion of the word and its uses.

On today’s podcast, Ecuador’s government declares a state of emergency; new computer keyboards have AI keys; the latest electronics from CES 2024 followed by a discussion about the big, Las Vegas show; passive voice and barbecue on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, details on the Alaska Airlines flight that lost a door plug while in flight; a Spanish factory restarts making artistic works after 300 years; tests show young people’s English is decreasing worldwide followed by a discussion; then using the word ‘gem’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the new Golden Globe Awards for film and TV; the first privately-built moon lander is launched; a new nerve operation aims to repair an Italian man’s paralyzed hand followed by a discussion of the term ‘pioneering’; and prepositions on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Singapore will stop banning cats from public housing; the biggest space missions to come in 2024 followed by a discussion about private companies in space; then, best and worst, comparatives on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Harvard’s president resigns over charges of plagiarism; a grandmother in Chile is also a top online video gamer; ‘coloring inside the lines’ and other expressions followed by a discussion about ‘outside the box’; then the life and path to the presidency of Donald Trump.

On today’s podcast, in the birthplace of fireworks, a debate over whether they should stay legal; Ugandan lawmakers consider banning homemade drink; a listener question about the word slender followed by a discussion about related words; part two of ‘Rappaccini’s Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

On today’s podcast, the latest on an airplane accident in Tokyo involving a passenger airplane made of composite materials; a teenager defeats a famous, old video game; then, the grammar of a popular song followed by a discussion about ‘personification.’

On today’s podcast, millions of Afghans are displaced within their own country; Japanese researchers say they have broken the world’s record for internet data speed followed by a discussion about some of the technologies involved; then, supporting opinions on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a powerful earthquake strikes western Japan; woman praises ‘cat therapy to help disabled; early childhood education followed by a discussion about the word ‘advantage;’ then a look at the word ‘overtaken’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, NASA aims to use human-like robots for jobs in space; we talks with two teachers who feel connected to the world in different ways; will a costly, new treatment for sickle cell disease be successful in controlling the disease?; and the past perfect tense on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Louisianna’s Creole culture means different things to different people; Mexican women grow cannabis as a business; the top space stories of 2023 including NASA’s recovery of space rocks from an asteroid; then workplace terms on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, some of the top higher education stories in 2023; what do you do with old solar panels? Recycle them, of course; idioms using the word ‘goal’ followed by a discussion about setting New Year’s goals; then the presidency of Barack Obama on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, remembering those we lost in 2023 including Sandra Day O’Connor and Henry Kissinger; a listener’s question about the difference between ‘change’ and ‘vary;’ and the short story ‘Rappaccini’s Daughter’ by Nathaniel Hawthorne on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, in the U.S., more men live in western states, more women live in eastern states; Vatican experts restore great art works; major social media stories in 2023; the grammar of new year’s resolution followed by a discussion on this year’s resolutions.

On today’s podcast, 50 years of the Endanged Species Act has saved rare animals and had unexpected results; New Year’s Eve will be a big for marriages in Las Vegas; top technology stories of 2023 followed by a discussion about what’s ahead; then workplace terms on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, China sets additional rules for online games and purchases; California aims to recycle wastewater for drinking; COVID-19 pandemic still affects students struggling in school, studies suggest; using the word ‘symbolic’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Rohingya refugees in Malaysia says they are being trapped in dangerous early marriages; Dengue fever is spreading in the Western Hemisphere followed by a discussion about the word ‘sentinel; then, meet Anna, the star of Let’s Learn English, on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Ukraine’s army is struggling with the mental health effects of combat; researchers have found evidence of another substance that supports life on Saturn’s moon Enceladus followed by a discussion on new discoveries from old data; and getting ‘in the habit of’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, NASA sends a cat video from space using laser technology; learn about the expression ‘Tis the Season, followed by a talks about holiday wishes; then the presidency of George W. Bush on America’s President; And VOA Learning English’s reading of ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas.’

On today’s podcast, hear a short history of Christmas in America; we answer a listener’s question about the words ‘assessment’ and ‘evaluate’ followed by a discussion about their use; then 'To Build a Fire,' by Jack London on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, EU leaders reach a deal on migration and asylum; Thailand wants a “land bridge” for trade between Indian, Pacific oceans; study: fear of sickness leads to early death; the grammar of the song “Take Me Home Country Roads” followed by a discussion about the song's inspirations.

On today’s podcast, U.S. invests in Africa to balance China; Myanmar passes Afghanistan to becomes the world’s biggest opium producer; 2023 was a big year for artificial intelligence followed by a discussion about the word ‘hype’; then present perfect continuous on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, attacks by Iran-supported Yemeni rebels hurt shipping through the Suez Canal; some Russians are joining Ukrainians to fight Russia; online therapy for U.S. public school systems is a big business followed by a talk on venture capital; the term ‘springboard’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, what does the trial of an activist publisher on national security charges mean for Hong Kong’s future? ; research suggests millions of Americans suffer long-term tiredness followed by a discussion about the problem; then ‘sneaking around’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a short history of climate-related promises made at U.N. climate meetings; scientists have connected nerve cells with an electric circuit to make a biocomputer followed by a discussion about the system’s biological part and its accuracy; then present perfect on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, top college presidents face criticism over testimony about antisematism; expression that include the word ‘snowball’ followed by a discussion about what happens when something snowballs; then the presidency of Bill Clinton on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, a Brazilian indian tribe aims to expand by having female chiefs as it nears disappearing; we answer a listener’s question about ‘wonder’ followed by a discussion about pronouncing wonder and wander; then “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, America’s first and oldest park is Boston Commons; an app lets people give money to the homeless; the maleo is an Indonesian bird endangered by building for the new capital; the grammar of giving gifts followed by an example.

On today’s podcast, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation aims to donate $100 million; the most mispronounced words of the year; a jury finds Google’s app store illegally blocks competition followed by a discussion on monopolies; then pronunciation and idioms on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, environmentalists in Michigan learn to live with a nickel mine; hundreds of seals die from bird flu in Brazil; an international test shows math scores have decreased since 2018 followed by a discussion about resilience in education; on Lesson of the Day, ‘supply chain.'

Pangea: On today’s podcast, Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani gets the biggest-ever contract in team sports; the U.S. government approves to gene treatments for sickle cell disease followed by an explanation about the disease; then lend and borrow on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the College Board changes AP Black history classes after questions; ancient male mosquitos were different; scientists discover an unusual planetary system followed by a discussion on the six, newly-found ‘harmonious’ planets; then the future continuous on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, more small colleges are closing down because of high costs and other reasons; publishers name ‘AI,’ ‘hallucinate,’ ‘authentic’ and ‘rizz’ as words of the year; then, the presidency of George H.W. Bush on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, India plans a huge renewable energy project; a rock band aims to perform ‘forever’ using computer avatars; a listener’s question about the difference between ‘ability’ and ‘capability’; followed by a Edith Warton’s piece: ‘The Line of Least Resistance’ on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, all about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah; the U.S. government aims to reduce uranium production for nuclear submarines; development of artificial intelligence divides the technology industry; talking about pets followed by a discussion about our animal friends.

On today’s podcast, some scientists say the first 11 months of 2023 was the hottest 11 months recorded since 1900; street cars in San Juan, Puerto Rico; an electric car-charging road followed by a discussion about the story; then guilty pleasures on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a study finds penguins use microsleep to get enough rest; the Associated Press says many home schools in Louisiana operate outside the state education system followed by a discussion about the findings; then, the word ‘legacy’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, efforts grow in the U.S. to reduce food waste; South Africa, Colombia push drug makers to permit cheap TB, HIV/AIDS drugs followed by a discussion about what patents are; then learn what “plan B” is on Lesson of the Day.

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On today’s podcast, what foreign college students do when big American holidays come along; bright expressions shine a light on things; followed by the presidency of Ronald Reagan on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, life expectancy is rising in the U.S. after years of decline; a new book about Dr. Seuss’s Grinch called ‘How the Grinch Lost Christmas’; we answer a listener’s question about the difference between ‘price’ and ‘rate’; 'The Boarded Window' by Ambrose Bierce on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, statesman Henry Kissinger dies at 100; Young Chinese seek a freer life in the country’s southwest; South Korea uses matchmaking to lift birth rate; then, the grammar of gift giving followed by a discussion about hopes for holiday gifts.

On today’s podcast, a former Somali refugee wins UN refuge agency prize; passenger jet flies the Atlantic Ocean on fuel made from cooking fat; Google plans to remove unused accounts followed by a details about Google’s plan; then how feedback works on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, India road workers rescued from a collapsed tunnel after 17 days; costly water is growing in popularity; a program in Washington, D.C.’s poorest neighborhoods sends journalism students to college followed by more on D.C. neighborhoods; then, ‘cultivation’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the latest on the hostage release during a cease-fire in the Hamas-Israel war; Christmas at the White House; new research into an Alzheimer’s disease vaccine followed by a discussion on the report; then, resolutions and fun public speaking tips on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, sugar is in short supply in many nations after a poor harvest; NASA is using lasers to send more information from spacecraft followed by a discussion the new technology and a space mission to an asteroid; then prefixes and shortened forms on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the U.S. Department of Education says Black and Latino students lack the tools for success; a clergyman uses music to connect with young people; ‘count your blessing’ and other expressions followed by the presidency of Jimmy Carter on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, the World Health Organization says nothing unusual about wave of lung infections in northeastern China; herders continue to keep animals in a change world; a listener’s question about ‘danger’ and ‘hazard’; then, ‘Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen’ by O. Henry.

On today’s podcast, automakers aim to design electric cars with fewer rare earth metals; coral reefs in the Gulf of Mexico are doing well; the grammar of talking about pets followed by a discussion on those family friends; then famous women placed in the National Women’s Hall of Fame.

On today’s podcast, U.S. companies aim to increase battery production; learn about the Thanksgiving Holiday in America followed by a discussion about the tradition; then hair problems on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a “poor” man leaves a New Hampshire town $3.8 million; how did the turkey get its name?; a study finds schools’ reports on student grades do not mean the student is performing at grade level followed by a discussion about report cards; and the word ‘adopt’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Argentina’s new president faces high inflation, economic problems; is it the end of China’s panda diplomacy?; experts worry not enough overweight people are included in drug tests; then ways to agree and disagree on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, extremist groups spread in West Africa; new research on Eris, a distant member of the solar system; Chinese researchers say the made an AI robot that makes oxygen from rocks, and a discussion on similar systems for Mars exploration; then possessive pronouns on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, numbers of foreign college students in the U.S. have returned to levels before COVID-19 thanks to Indian students; learn about ‘state-of-the-art’ and similar terms on Words and Their Stories; then, the presidency of Gerald Ford on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, could a movie about scams be keeping Chinese visitors away from Southeast Asia?; the difference between ‘source’ and ‘resource’ followed by a discussion on sources and plagiarism; then a ‘fountain of youth’ on Nathaniel Hawthorne’s ‘Doctor Heidegger’s Experiment.’

On today’s podcast, how Taiwan is attending the APEC economic meetings in San Francisco; is a two-state agreement possible in the Middle East?; cheetahs might be changing hunting habits; Spain’s Canary Islands has too many immigrants; then, all about Happy Thanksgiving.

On today’s podcast, people in Japan are buying fish from Fukushima as some countries ban products from that area; new companies aim to confirm video from social media followed by a discussion misinformation and artificial intelligence; then describing amounts in Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, UN negotiators want a treaty on plastic pollution; in Japan, animals receive blessings; a report finds U.S. men graduate at lower rates than women followed by a discussion on the topic; then hear about the word ‘comply’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, hear about this week’s APEC meeting of Pacific Ocean leaders in San Francisco; the drug ketamine is being increasingly used to treat pain, depression and other conditions followed by a discussion on the drug’s effects; then reading people’s minds on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, evidence of a crash with another planet in Earth’s past; Syria’s dry conditions and climate change; a new space telescope begins its search for dark matter and energy followed by a discussion about forces at work in space; certainty and uncertainty on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, college students play climate change board games in class; expression for being in a good place followed by a discussion about ‘sitting pretty’' and being on 'cloud nine;' then the presidency of Richard Nixon on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, a Swiss device helps a person with Parkinson’s disease; we answer a listener’s question about the word ‘get’ followed by a discussion about its common uses; then a Civil War veteran returns home in Hamlin Garland's “Return of the Private” on American stories.

On today’s podcast, an industrial robot crushes a South Korean worker; homes in Florida are being built to withstand strong storms; what do you do with autumn leaves?; how do we express pessimism in English followed by a discussion comparing pessimism and optimism.

On today’s podcast, Kenya declares a surprise holiday to plant trees; should robots look like people?; scientists find a black hole that formed not long after the Big Bang followed by why you call a black hole “an object;” then listen nouns with –er endings on Lesson of the day.

On today’s podcast, people are again wearing masks in New Delhi, India; artist/activist makes an exhibit on the high cost of housing; then, lack of housing in Los Angeles has students missing class followed by a discussion about shaping a story; the word 'interpret' on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, group will rename all North America birds named after people; Colombia get serious about hippopotamus control; a new treatment for sickle cell disease followed by details about the dangerous disease; then interjections and a poem on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Chinese migrants are crossing Panama to get to the U.S. southern border; Navajos in the American Southwest aim to keep sheep herding; Antarctica was once warm followed by a discussion about findings beneath Antarctica’s ice; then, going to a baseball game on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, what happens when a foreign student mistakes Miami, Ohio, for Miami, Florida?; the popular expression ‘straight from the horse’s mouth’ on ‘Words and Their Stories;’ then, the presidency of Lyndon Johnson on ‘America’s Presidents.’

On today’s podcast, a new university law class on – pop star Taylor Swift?; learn about Italian artist Michelangelo’s secret room; a listener’s question about using ‘which’ followed by a discussion on which preposition to use with ‘which;’ then, ‘The Boy on Graves-End Road’ on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, what is Daylight Savings Time in the U.S.?; a U.N. report says budget cuts are hurting Rwanda; an environmental group says few companies are use water effectively; the grammar of optimism followed by a discussion on optimism and pessimism.

On today’s podcast, Vietnam aims to become a major computer chip manufacturer; a report says Africa is unlikely to increase manufacturing in the future; the way the world gets its electricity – grids – faces problems; then learn about ‘superlatives’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, low water levels in northern Brazil cause hardship; Germany increasingly turns to robots; educators worry about use of chatbots in math, computer science followed by a discussion about “tedious” tasks; then, uses and development of the word “conclusive” on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Biden signs an executive order on artificial intelligence; United Auto Workers labor union reaches pay agreement with General Motors; The British Museum will digitize its collection; a study finds chatbot incorrect on medical advice; then childhood dreams on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Vietnam aims to restart mining rare earth metals; dry weather uncovers rock designs on the Amazon River in Brazil; a study finds the cause of a big earthquake on Mars followed by a discussion about why scientists are studying it; then nervousness on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, experts say schools are not prepared to deal with students who have math disabilities; what ‘birds of a feather’ means followed by a discussion about expressions using bird terms; then, the presidency of John F Kennedy on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, North Atlantic right whale numbers continue to decrease; a new song from The Beatles thanks to AI; A listener’s question about ‘this’ and ‘that’ followed by a discussion about there common words; then, Washington Irving’s ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” on American Stories.

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.

On today’s podcast, the International Monetary Fund warns China’s slow economy could hurt Southeast Asia; efforts to prevent whale deaths from ships; the Gates Foundation pushes vaccine development in Africa followed by a discussion about the nonprofit group; then, food trucks on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, uses for banana fiber in Uganda; the Greek government has an app to show the Acropolis as it was 2,500 years ago; Good has an AI-powered program to improve traffic flows learn about followed by a discussion about the effort; On Lesson of the Day, travel and pumpkin spice.

On today’s podcast, Canadian colleges say Indian students are welcome; rose and thorn expressions and what they mean followed by a discussion about rosy and thorny pop culture; then hear about the presidency of Harry Truman on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, a secret of Leonardo da Vinci’s "Mona Lisa" is revealed; learn about the largest Hindu temple outside of India, we answer a listener’s question about ‘historical’ and ‘historic’ followed by a discussion about ‘hysteria’; then “Hearts and Crosses” by O. Henry.

On today’s podcast, pop star Taylor Swift releases a concert movie; U.S. Marines have men and women training together but not all the time; smoke is a problem in Malaysia and Indonesia; then, the grammar of international conflicts followed by a discussion about the active and passive voice.

On today’s podcast, ancient footprints preserved in the U.S. state of New Mexico; a coffeemaker in the city of Seattle aims to make coffee—without coffee; scientists show gravity affects antimatter followed by a discussion about the experiment; then more shortened forms on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Paris deals with a bedbug problem as the 2024 Summer Olympic Games near; mining companies aim to provide metals for new technologies and produce less pollution; Concerns over math education for America’s children followed by Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, scientists try to make long-lasting building materials to save planet Earth; a dancer runs an all-Black dance school by herself; the World Health Organization approves another malaria vaccine; shortened forms of common words and the use of ‘everyone’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, disputes over the national Columbus Day holiday; China aims for space diplomacy with space station; NASA plans new mission to an asteroid followed by a discussion of NASA’s asteroid research program; then, shortened forms of pronouns on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, university programs aim to protect American wine grapes from wildfire damage; expressions to keep you ‘in shape’ followed by a discussion about similar idioms; then Franklin D. Roosevelt, Part 2, on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, Ethiopian coffee customs are finding a home in London; a listener question about why an Elton John song breaks grammar rules; traditional Chilean weaving work is disappearing; part one of the story “Hearts and Crosses” by O. Henry.

On today’s podcast, a Norwegian writer wins the Nobel Prize in Literature; immigrants are more hopeful that U.S.-born Americans; a report says girls less willing to share online; two Cubans combine fishing, farming; the grammar of uncertainty followed by a discussion on why its important.

On today’s podcast, quantum dots wins the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for three scientists; a training program in Pakistan helps Afghan women; study: AI tools help but also hurt worker performance followed by a discussion about what the good and bad of AI; on Lesson of the Day, ‘good news, bad news’.

On today’s podcast, Pope Francis calls a gathering to discuss difficult questions for the Catholic Church; export restrictions are causing food prices to rise; a school in Alabama is raising math scores followed by a discussion about the nation’s report card; then ‘spontaneous’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, a Guinean student bicycles to Egypt for school; Southeast Asian nations might share energy resources; U.S. health advisors do not recommend a treatment aimed at ALS disease followed by a discussion about the story; then, hard and soft skills on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Neanderthals and Denisovans live on in modern humans; NASA has plans to deorbit the International space station after it is retired followed by a discussion about why it won’t be saved and plans for the future; then, the difference between can, can’t on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, warming threatens the oceans’ big fish; improving teachers’ math skills will help American students; What does ‘boilerplate’ mean followed by a discussion about standardized language; then, part 1 of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s life on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, efforts aim to raise endangered tortoises on private land; Paris is the city of…bicycles; we answer a listener’s question about teacher, lecturer and tutor followed by a discussion about what instructor means; then Mark Twain’s short story “Luck” about a fortunate military man.

On today’s podcast, an app for survivors of school shootings; indoor farming ideas; genetic material recovered from the extinct Tasmanian tiger; learn about the grammar of talking about alien life followed by a discussion about aliens.

On today’s podcast, scientists say winter sea ice is low around Antarctica; a famous U.S nuclear research center aims to modernize U.S. atomic weapons; ChatGTP upgrades its artificial intelligence offerings followed by a discussion about them; then, ‘tons’ on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the oldest wooden structure; Sweden returns to traditional textbooks and handwriting after falling test scores followed by a discussion about what means; then, U.S. President Biden visits striking auto workers in Michigan; And learn about ‘conservation’ on the Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, do you know about the solar eclipse in October?; learn how researchers are releasing mosquitos around the world aiming to stop the spread of Dengue fever followed by a discussion about ‘one and done’; then, ways to talk about differences on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, birth centers might ease a lack of hospital maternity wards at rural hospitals; researchers are testing a drug on mice that might prevent bone loss in astronauts followed by a discussion about long space missions; then talking about difference between people on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, efforts to increase the number of Black doctors and what people are saying about the issue ; learn about the expression ‘to gild the lily’ followed by a discussion on when to use it; then, Herbert Hoover’s presidency on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, a company plans to build flying taxis in Dayton, Ohio; find out how the federal government puts artwork in federal buildings; we answer a question about ‘in time’ and ‘on time’ followed by a discussion about time in music; then, the final part of Jack London’s “Love of Life.”

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

On today’s podcast, scientists say Earth is outside a safe space in six of nine measures of it health; Google is using artificial intelligence to improve its internet search followed by a discussion on why Google is pushing Bard now; then, ways to talk about other people on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, U.S. Senators can now wear almost anything they want to work; strange-looking tomatoes taste just as good; changes are coming to the U.S. citizenship test followed by a discussion about the story; then listen exercises on Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, Pope Francis welcomes Russia’s new Ambassador to the Vatican; learn about the updated COVID-19 vaccine followed by a discussion about the vaccine and the term ‘tripledemic’; then, new ways to use Let’s Learn English in our Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, volunteers let mosquitos bit them so scientist can learn more about the insects; NASA is transforming carbon dioxide into oxygen on Mars followed by a discussion on why oxygen is needed on Mars; then Lesson of the Day explores unusual things from Let’s Learn English.

On today’s podcast, college professors blame poor students’ poor math performance on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; learn about ‘icing on the cake’ followed by a discussion of that and similar expressions; then learn about Calvin Coolidge on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, young Chinese are moving back home as China’s economy slows; the hidden beauty of New York’s Old City Hall Station; learn about the difference between awareness and consciousness followed by a discussion of self-awarness; then part three of Jack London’s “Love of Life.”

On today’s podcast, government experts say a common cold medicine is ineffective; France bans the iPhone 12 over radiation and Belgium is considering it; is “green” hydrogen really good for the environment; then, learn three phrasal verbs with “along” followed by a discussion about “getting along.”

On today’s podcast, find out who music awards this year; research shows artificial intelligence systems use a lot of water followed by a discussion about the report; then Lesson of the Day uses our video series Let’s Learn English to teach language points.

On today’s podcast, thousands are missing after floods hit northeastern Libya; the U.S. government charges Google with illegal competition; U.S. students remain behind in math followed by a discussion on why math scores have not recovered; then Lesson of the Day explores symptoms and reactions.

On today’s podcast, rescuers are hard at work Morocco after a powerful earthquake; traffickers are using the banana business to ship drugs out of Ecuador; learn how gardeners can reduce fire risk followed by a discussion of words with multiple meanings; then a Lesson of the Day on intonation.

On today’s podcast, efforts to gain from sports gambling also aim to deal with gambling problems; mysterious investors are buying up land in California in an effort to build a new city; Japan launches a moon lander and an X-ray satellite; learn about small words on the Lesson of the Day.

On today’s podcast, the sport of tennis wants to find ways to deal with old tennis balls; 13 universities form a group on free speech; learn what an “empty nester” is followed by a discussion about this and other expressions; then hear about President Warren Harding on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, the Rolling Stones release their first album since 2016; we answer a listener’s question about the difference between mandatory, compulsory, obligatory followed by a discussion about growing old and growing up; then part two of “Love of Life” by Jack London.

On today’s podcast, two Chinese cut a hole through the Great Wall of China; Afghan immigrants in the U.S. struggle; West Point Military Academy opens a time capsule; Australia aims to give voice to native people; and a lesson and discussion on the grammar of artificial intelligence.

On today’s podcast, the UN declares the summer of 2023 the hottest on record; India clears poor neighborhoods before the G20 meeting in New Delhi; China launches government approved AI Chatbots followed by a discussion on technology terms; then learn from our Let’s Learn English series.

On today’s podcast, the U.S. extends protections from deportation to citizens of six nations if they are not in the U.S. legally ; artists fight art created by artificial intelligence; a TV show explores U.S. urban public schools; then, a close look at a story on an ancient “ice man” from the Alps.

On today’s podcast, why the U.S. is strengthening ties with Vietnam; a U.S. sea bird recovers after almost disappearing; scientists push for testing children’s genomes to find rare diseases followed by a discussion about diagnose; then Lesson of the Day explores word stress and contractions.

On today’s podcast, Knoxville, Tennessee tries methods to reduce gun violence that supporters say are based on science; then, all about the science and lore of full moons followed by a discussion about what a blue, harvest and supermoon are; then hear about the presidency of Woodrow Wilson.

On today’s podcast, a disputed plan to cut costs at West Virginia University would eliminate language programs; learn about expressions using “armchair” followed by a discussion about living our lives through other; the, hear about Woodrow Wilson’s two terms in office on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, some big U.S. cities are using mental health teams instead of police to answer emergency calls; then learn about the difference between cheer and applause followed by a discussion about what people ‘life for’; then listen to part one of Jack London’s “Love of Life.”

On today’s podcast, climate activists are increasingly targeting rich people with protests; learn about tenses in the song ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’ followed by a discussion about conditional statements; then the Painted Desert and other places on Route 66 America’s ‘Mother Road.’

On today’s podcast, Hurricane Idalia hits Florida with high winds; Sweden aims to grow its wine industry; Google launches a way to identify images created by AI followed by a discussion about why the new tool is important; then hear about the city of Santa Fe near Route 66, America's 'Mother Road.'

On today’s podcast, a Japanese company is designing digital clones to interact in place of their owners; a study says melting ice in Antarctica threatens emperor penguins; learn about our Early Literacy series followed by our program on teaching English comprehension; then eateries on Route 66.

On today’s podcast, researchers find deep-sea octopuses using a 'hot tub' to raise their young; a new stem cell treatment shows promise against blindness followed by a discussion about the working parts of the human eye; then hear about all the strange attractions along the 'Mother Road,' Route 66.

On today’s podcast, the U.S. government approves an RSV vaccine for very young children; scientists discover that Neptune has lost all of its clouds followed by a discussion about the effects of the solar cycle; then hear the next episode of a series about Route 66, a famous road in America.

On today’s podcast, community colleges offer summer classes for high school students; learn what ‘on a shoestring’ means followed by a discussion of the idiom and some personal stories; then learn about President William Howard Taft on America’s Presidents.

On today’s podcast, a Peruvian singer imitates K-pop singers but sings in his native Quechua language; learn the difference between people and persons followed by a discussion of what a' people pleaser' is; then listen to the O. Henry short story “Mammon and the Archer” on American Stories.

On today’s podcast, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Egypt are likely to join the BRICS group of nations; three studies link natural gas recovery and children’s health problems; learn the grammar of cleaning house followed by a discussion about phrasal verbs; then continue the trip down Route 66.

On today’s podcast, India becomes the fourth nation to reach the moon; satellite data suggests China is expanding bases in the South China Sea; Media groups call for laws limiting artificial intelligence followed by a discussion about AI; then our series about America’s road Route 66 continues.

On today’s podcast, an unlikely partnership between an American baseball player and a British artist; then a discussion about VOA Learning English’s Early Literacy series followed by the this week’s episode on teaching English vocabulary; then listen to the first part of our Route 66 series.

On today’s podcast, India is hoping to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon’s south pole; learn how to save a flooded garden; officials plan to push for a new COVID-19 vaccine followed by a discussion about why; then the New Orleans Jazz National historical Park.

On today’s podcast, Afghan women, barred from school, face mental health difficulties; Venezuela’s Lake Maracaibo is getting more polluted; researchers say Mar’s climate had wet and dry periods in the past followed by a discussion about the findings; then, hear about Zion National Park in Utah.

On today’s podcast, New York University doctors transplant a genetically engineered pig’s kidney into a brain-dead person; educators worry artificial intelligence will increase cheating; the expression “spick-and-span” followed by a discussion on how to us it; then U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt.

On today’s podcast, doctors worry about the dangers of weight loss drugs for people undergoing medical operations; a listener asks about the difference between descent and ancestry followed by a discussion our announcers’ ancestries; then listen to part two of Willa Cather’s story “Paul’s Case.”

On today’s podcast, the latest on the government overthrow in Niger; China’s growth is down and economic problems are rising; learn about the present tense in the song “We Didn’t Start the Fire” followed by a discussion about the “historical present”; then hear about Arches National Park in Utah.

On today’s podcast, Vietnamese car company VinFast aims to enter the U.S. electric vehicle market; The U.S. weather agency is mapping the deep sea off Alaska; young Chinese are making money by streaming followed by a discussion of the story’s vocabulary; then, Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota.

On today’s podcast, the state of Georgia brings new legal charges linked to the 2020 election dispute against former President Donald Trump; then, an introduction to our “Early Literacy” series followed by how to teach English fluency; then hear about Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska.

On today’s podcast, more on Hawaii’s deadly wildfire and how officials are reacting to the disaster; then experts say hospitalizations from COVID-19 cases are increasing followed by a discussion about vocabulary in the story; finally hear about Denali National Park in Alaska.

On today’s podcast, scientists aim to help Florida’s coral reefs; and ancient reptile appears to have been a filter feeder; an extinct whale might have been the heaviest animal ever followed by a discussion about ; then hear about Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida.

On today’s podcast, researchers say there is less sea ice around Antarctica; more American teachers are quitting or retiring than ever before; learn all about the expression “kid gloves” followed by a discussion about its usage; then hear about U.S. President William McKinley.

On today’s podcast, deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui; the U.S. government launches an artificial intelligence competition; a listener question from Japan about "This Is Me" followed by a discussion about the Broadway song; then part 1 of Willa Cather’s short story "Paul’s Case."

On today’s podcast, researchers study the remains of enslaved people from the 1800s in the state of Maryland; learn about homelessness among American schoolchildren during the COVID-19 pandemic; next, the grammar of cleaning terms; then hear about Everglades National Park in Florida.

On today’s podcast, Brazil holds a meeting on the Amazon rain forest; violence at medical centers in America; American game makers ban artificial intelligence use for artwork designs in their products followed by a discussion about the gaming world; then hear about Gettysburg National Military Park.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

On today’s podcast, companies are offering recycling services for solar panels to deal with waste; artificial intelligence is being used to identify asteroids that could hit Earth followed by a discussion with more about these algorithms; then hear about Yosemite National Park in California.

On today’s podcast, rules for harvesting horseshoe crabs that are important to drugmakers; colleges plan to ask for examples of writing from possible students; expressions for testing an idea followed by a discussion about similar idioms; then learn about U.S. President Benjamin Harrison.

On today’s podcast, find out why U.S. lawmakers plan to keep AM radio receivers in American cars; learn about the difference between hear and listen followed by a discussion on eavesdropping; then listen to the “Exact Science of Matrimony” by O.Henry.

On today’s podcast, a debate over an approved food additive that some fear will cause allergies; learn about combined words known as portmanteaus followed by a discussion about these interesting usages in American English; then hear about Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.

On today’s podcast, Americans are protesting overwork, low pay; hear about concerns that artificial intelligence use in the news media could spread false information followed by a discussion about this technology debate; then hear about Badlands National Park in South Dakota.

On today’s podcast, the summer heat is half over; hear an introduction to our Early literacy series on sound-language awareness followed by our program for English teachers of young children; then hear about the haunting beauty of Death Valley National Park.

On today’s podcast, a Norwegian woman sets a mountain climbing record; the U.S. studies meat allergies from tick bites; learn about plant pests followed by a discussion about plant problems; then hear about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

On today’s podcast, European churches try balancing visitors and worship; ‘Gourmet’ water in Dubai; learn about new technology to predict earthquakes earlier followed by a discussion on the science report; then hear about Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado.

On today’s podcast, researchers talk about the results of Brazil’s policy of racial quotas in its federal universities; learn what ‘beat a dead horse’ means followed by a discussion about the expression; then hear about U.S. President Grover Cleveland.

On today’s podcast, a high water temperature report from Florida; Japan limits computer chip technology exports; who designed the Paris Olympic torch; learn the difference between climate and environment followed by a talk about latitude; then part 2 of “The Law of Life” by Jack London.

On today’s podcast, soldiers seize power in Niger raising security concerns for West Africa; hear about an AI program that translates songs into other languages; learn grammar for going to the library followed by a discussion about phrases for banks; then hear about Shenandoah National Park.

On today’s podcast, the EU moves to build up semiconductor manufacturing; many restrictions limit Russian athletes in the Paris 2024 Olympics; artificial intelligence developers and journalists team up followed by a discussion on why it’s happening now; then hear about Mammoth Cave National Park.

On today’s podcast, striking Hollywood actors and writers are worried about artificial intelligence; hear about new carbon storage methods; then pointers for teaching print awareness to children followed by a discussion about learning vocabulary; finally hear about Hot Springs National Park.

On today’s podcast, social media service Twitter changes its name to “X”; first lady Jill Biden goes to Paris to announce the US’s return to UNESCO; then, learn how to grow flowers indoors followed by a discussion on gardening terms; then listen an exploration of Crater Lake National Park.

On today’s podcast, a Native American pipe-making tradition; hear about the first anniversary of the Webb Space Telescope followed by a discussion on its discoveries; learn tips for sounding like an America; then visit Biscayne National Park in Florida National Park.

On today’s podcast, an powerful online tool to help you learn a language; learn ‘double’ expressions followed by a discussion about ‘double up’; then hear about U.S. President Chester Arthur’s term in office.

On today’s podcast, a publicity push to get moviegoers to see two movies in on day ‘Barbie’ and ‘Openheimer’; learn about ‘snug’ and ‘cozy’ followed by a discussion on these comfort words; then hear part one of Jack London’s ‘The Law of Life.’

On today’s podcast, the US Treasury Secretary visits Vietnam; Israeli officials want to move a man from his cave after 50 years; a close study of grammar in a popular Lana Del Rey song followed by a discussion about ‘think twice’; then hear about Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.

On today’s podcast, the US approves an RSV vaccine; the US Agriculture Department aims to cut food costs and increase competition; Korea’s demilitarized border village of Panmunjom; A US agency wants to safeguard electronic devices followed by a discussion; then details on Isle Royale National Park.

On today’s podcast, the latest on possible legal action against former President Donald Trump related to events of January 6, 2021 and 2020 election; then hear about our new series for teachers followed by Introduction to Reading Skills; then learn about Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

On today’s podcast, Russia withdraws from a Ukrainian grain export deal; New evidence from S. America suggests human were in the America’s earlier than thought; then, the U.S. approves another Alzheimer’s drug followed by a discussion on the language of warnings; then explore Big Bend National Park.

On today’s podcast, hear how Catholic churches are being repurposed in Belgium; learn how Japan aims to get more women in STEM jobs; hear about the latest discover of organic material by NASA’s Mars rover followed by a discussion about its importance; then learn about Joshua Tree National Park.

On today’s podcast, hear about the Anthropocene, a new period in Earth’s history; then find out about female college presidents; next, learn about the expression ‘sink or swim’ followed by a discussion on similar terms; then hear about the short presidency of James Garfield.

On today’s podcast, hear about a museum in Ohio of television technology; then learn about the difference between ‘teen’ and ‘tween’ followed by a discussion on portmanteau words; then listen to part two of American Story, ‘The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky’ by Steven Crane.

On today’s podcast, Ukrainians in Russian-occupied areas struggle to survive; hear about North America’s paw paw tree; learn the grammar of recommendations followed by a discussion on asking for recommendations; then hear about California’s Sequoia and King’s Canyon National Parks.

On today’s podcast: Ukraine faces depopulation, a barrier to recovery; learn about the link between an American Nobel-winner and a Spanish town’s bullfights; then, groups push to save disappearing video games followed by a chat about why it matters; then learn about Acadia National Park.

On today’s podcast, Brazil reports a drop in vaccinations since the COVID-19 pandemic; then an introduction to VOA Learning English’s Early Literacy series followed by the English teachers’ program: Instructional Classroom Language ; then on our national parks series, hear about the Grand Canyon.

On today’s podcast, a plan to build a huge flagpole in Maine; scientists say humans are changing the weather; learn about Quasars in the early universe; the FDA approves a new drug for Alzheimer’s followed by a discussion about the disease; then hear about Yellowstone National Park.

On today’s podcast, hear how the United Nations wants rules for mining minerals from the ocean floor; learn what astronomers discovered about gravity waves in space followed by a discussion about gravitational waves; then hear about Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

On today’s podcast, hear how scientists are making model embryos for study; then learn how activists want to make changes to university admissions. Listen to expression using the word “board” followed by a discussion on it; then learn about President Rutherford Hayes on our president’s series.

On today’s podcast, hear about a new drug for weight loss; listen to a report on the sale of objects from Walt Disney; then learn about worth, worthy and worthwhile; Finally hear part one of Steven Crane’s story The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky.

On today’s podcast, learn about self-governance on the Orkney Islands; hear a close reading of a song by Lana Del Ray followed by a discussion about the idea nostalgia; then comes our American history program about President Barack Obama’s second term.

On today’s podcast, researchers say July 3 was the hottest day on average since 1979; learn how a movie about Barbie got banned in Vietnam; then the latest on changes at Twitter followed by a discussion about the social media service; then hear about the term of Barrack Obama on our history series.

On today’s podcast, hear about 40 years of efforts to save Brazilian monkeys; learn how educators are using ChatGTP in their teaching followed by a discussion about the AI service; then listen to what happened during the 2008 financial crisis in our American history series.

On today’s podcast, hear how U.S. presidents spend Independence Day; learn about developments in the effort to make a cancer “vaccine” followed by a discussion about words like advancement; then listen to more about the presidency of George W. Bush in our American history series.

On today’s podcast, hear how NASA plans to use resources on the moon; learn about research suggesting groundwater use is changing the Earth’s poles followed by a discussion of several science words ; then listen to the story of the presidential election of 2004 on our history series.

On today’s podcast, hear how dolphin mothers speak to their young; learn tips to expand your English vocabulary; then find out what it means to be all thumbs followed by a discussion on words for clumsiness; finally listen to the story of U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant.

On today’s podcast, hear about an Arab music group in Michigan; learn about the words "victim" and "casualty" followed by a discussion on the common terms; then listen for a story about the great earthquake in San Francisco in 1906.

On today’s podcast, hear how a law made South Koreans a year younger followed by a story on Japanese researchers creating robot arms; then learn the grammar of recommendations followed by a discussion of question words; then hear about George W Bush’s first term on our history series.

On today’s podcast, hear about forest losses around the world; learn about businesses that find uses for old electric vehicle batteries followed by a discussion about the EV battery shortage; then listen to what happened after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S. in our history series.

On today’s podcast hear a story about plans to launch flying taxis during the 2024 Paris Olympics; learn about the problem of student absenteeism in American schools followed by a discussion about the word ‘chronic;’ then listen to what happened on September 11, 2001 on our history series.

On today's podcast hear how a short rebellion in Russia heartens Ukrainian forces; listen to the idea that smokey air can hurt gardens; learn about the term "bounce back;" then listen to the story of the 2000 presidential election in our history series.

On today's podcast, hear how an artist is finding a new a new way to show a famous painter's work; in science, learn the latest in the search for dark matter; discover a new Mayan city in Mexico; and find out about American culture in the 1990s from our history series.

On today's podcast you will hear about a drop in reading and math scores in a national test for America's 13 year olds; learn about what it means to be 'in the hot seat;' then listen to a story of Andrew Johnson's life in America's Presidents.

On today's podcast you will hear about the growing popularity of food from Asia and Latin America; learn about the difference between 'finish' and 'complete' in a conversation and Ask A Teacher; then listen to American story 'Transients in Arcadia by O. Henry.

Today you will hear how scientists can get genetic material from the air; learn about the grammar of price negotiations on Everyday Grammar; hear a discussion about cultural differences in negotiations; then listen to our American history program on the impeachment of President Bill Clinton.

On today's program you will hear about thousands of people gathering at Stonehenge in England to mark the June 21 solstice; a large U.S. newspaper's move to use artificial intelligence; a conversation about the term "greenlight;" and the history of President Bill Clinton's terms in office.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English uses a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.

Learning English use a limited vocabulary and are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Previously known as Special English.