PODCAST · education
VOA Special English
by www.voanews.com/specialenglish
English with a limited vocabulary spoken at a slower than normal speed.
Episodes
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Poker and the 'November Nine'; Steinbrenner and the Price of Winning
Checking in on the World Series of Poker, and remembering New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner | THIS IS AMERICA
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A Story of Chinese immigrants in the Old American West
Also, the history of the Golden Gate Bridge. And music by the band Wavves | AMERICAN MOSAIC
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‘Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’ Tells a True Story of Science, Ethics and Family
A book about the world's most important cell line, and the woman it came from, has become a best seller | EXPLORATIONS
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'Synthia' Brings New Life to Science of Genetic Engineering
Exploring the promise of -- and concerns about -- the first cell based on a manmade genome | SCIENCE IN THE NEWS
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The Mystery of the World's Oldest Leather Shoe
Researchers in Armenia say explaining objects found in a cave near the border with Iran and Turkey will require more footwork.
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Percival Lowell, 1855-1916: His Work Led to Pluto Discovery
The astronomer also published the book "Mars and Its Canals" in 1906 | PEOPLE IN AMERICA (Rerun)
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Words and Their Stories: Heart to Heart
get to the heart of the matter, take heart, a heavy heart, break my heart, a heart to heart discussion, from the bottom of my heart, open up my heart to you, with all my heart, wears her heart on her sleeve, his heart is in the right place, kind-hearted, have a heart of gold, a change of heart,...
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US-Russia Spy Exchange Brings Quick End to Case
Ten agents caught in the United States are traded for four Russian prisoners at an airport in Vienna | IN THE NEWS
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Science Fiction: 'A Princess of Mars' by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Rerun in 4-parts, already all online at www.manythings.org/voa/stories.
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Obama Looks to Exports, Hoping to Create Jobs
President pushes export goal, as the IMF raises its prediction for 2010 world economic growth | ECONOMICS REPORT
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An Art Exhibit Wants Visitors to Be Mindful of Senses Not Everyone Shares
Also: What is the oldest museum in America? And music newly added to the National Recording Registry | AMERICAN MOSAIC
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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
Harper Lee's novel of racial injustice in the 1930s American South has sold more than 40 million copies | EDUCATION REPORT
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Remembering the X-15, America's First Step in Manned Space Flight
Knowledge gained from its flights sped up the development of the U.S. space program | EXPLORATIONS (Rerun)
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Physical Activity in Teens Linked to Mental Skills Late in Life
Also: Students at a high school say they are happier and healthier when the day starts 30 minutes later | HEALTH REPORT
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Keeping a Lookout for Skin Cancer
Learn how to find the signs of one of the most common kinds of cancer | SCIENCE IN THE NEWS
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Farming in the City: Joys of Growing Food
A group called Alleycat Acres turns empty land into farms in Seattle, Washington | AGRICULTURE REPORT
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Bandelier National Monument and Taos Pueblo (In New Mexico
Places: )In New Mexico, Visiting Two Links to Native American History
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How Manute Bol Used His Sports Fame for a Greater Good
The former basketball star, dead at age 47, never forgot the people of his native southern Sudan| DEVELOPMENT REPORT
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Ella Fitzgerald, 1917-1996: America's First Lady of Song
Critics said she raised the American popular song to the level of art | PEOPLE IN AMERICA (rerun)
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Words and Their Stories: Fireworks
Fireworks can mean a great show of noisy anger, or something exciting | WORDS AND THEIR STORIES (rerun)
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Obama Urges Congress: Reform Immigration Rules
"The system is broken. And everybody knows it," the president says in his first major speech on the issue | IN THE NEWS
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Celebrating Independence Day With Parades, Fireworks and Water Balloon Fights
Also, a question from China about General Douglas MacArthur. And American history, in a poem by Johnny Cash | AMERICAN MOSAIC
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Major Economies Caught in Debate Between Debt, Growth
Highest debt levels in 60 years push countries to cut spending, but critics fear a double-dip recession | ECONOMICS REPORT
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American History: Election of 1896: It Came Down to a Question of Money
William Jennings Bryan’s famous “Cross of Gold” speech fails to win him the election | THE MAKING OF A NATION (Rerun)
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Teaching the Dangers of Distracted Driving, Before It's Too Late
Efforts to keep teens safe include legislation to require all states to set restrictions on new drivers | EDUCATION REPORT
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Eating White Rice Increases Risk of Diabetes
Eating brown rice reduces that risk, researchers say | HEALTH REPORT
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Airport Security Idea Takes Flight in Study of Mummies and Diseases
Also: An idea to improve heart care in developing countries. And a project to protect a species of endangered frog | SCIENCE IN THE NEWS
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In the Garden: Chrysanthemums
Advice for growing chrysanthemums | AGRICULTURE REPORT
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Using Paper Beads to Improve Ugandan Lives
An American nonprofit sells millions of dollars in jewelry made by women in Uganda | DEVELOPMENT REPORT
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Words and Their Stories: You Do Not Have to Be a Rocket Scientist
You Do Not Have to Be a Rocket Scientist | WORDS AND THEIR STORIES (rerun)
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President Obama Replaced His Top Commander in Afghanistan
President Obama dismissed Stanley McChrystal and named David Petraeus (shown) to lead a strategy he helped design | IN THE NEWS
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So This Lakers Fan Walks Into a Bar Full of Boston Fans ...
Also, a question from Japan about American soccer great Cobi Jones.
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G-20 Nations Wonder: How Soon Is Too Soon to Cut Spending?
Germany wants to cut $100 billion over four years, but such actions could hurt a world economy that is still weak | ECONOMICS REPORT
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Before the G-20 Summit, a 'G(irls)20 Summit' in Toronto
Groups organize an event to bring the importance of women's issues to the attention of leaders | EDUCATION REPORT
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American History: Labor Unrest Grows as Cleveland’s Measures Fail to Ease Recession
A return to the gold standard did little to help farmers or workers. Railroad workers went on strike | THE MAKING OF A NATION (Rerun)
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Study Points to Improved Way to Treat COPD
Low doses of steroids given by mouth were equal to, or better than, a heavy dose received in the blood| HEALTH REPORT
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Celebrating Art's Past and Present, at the Louvre in Paris
The work of American modern artist Cy Twombly is one recent addition to the permanent collection | EXPLORATIONS
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World Food Prize Honors Heads of Two Groups Based in US
2010 winners are David Beckmann of Bread for the World and Jo Luck of Heifer International | AGRICULTURE REPORT
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Media Technology: Adobe and Apple Reach a Flash Point
Apple supports HTML 5, which is being designed to use video without the need for extra software, like Flash | SCIENCE IN THE NEWS
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A Compromise on Trials for Crimes of Aggression
Member countries of the ICC have agreed on conditions, but will delay action for at least seven years | DEVELOPMENT REPORT
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Words and Their Stories: Mouth Expressions
Do not bad mouth me. / I really put my foot in my mouth this time. / Do not put words in my mouth. / You took the words right out of my mouth! / I had my heart in my mouth. / word of mouth, left a bad taste in my mouth, was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, live from hand to mouth, a mouthy...
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A Look at Baseball’s Bright New Star, Stephen Strasburg
AMERICAN MOSAIC: Also, music by Gershwin Prize winner Paul McCartney. And how some college students are spending their summer
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The Vampires Are Back, Along With Talking Toys and a Huge Dog
THIS IS AMERICA: A few of this year's summer movies
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Oil Spill in US Gulf: The Week's Developments
IN THE NEWS: BP agrees to put $20 billion into a claims fund
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Young Workers Lead Growing Labor Unrest in China
ECONOMICS REPORT: Demands for better pay and work conditions result in strikes, suicides
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Nation Is in Economic Trouble as President Cleveland Takes Office
AMERICAN HISTORY #140: Cleveland Backs Gold Standard to Cure Economic Downturn
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English and Spanish Speakers Learn Together, and From Each Other
EDUCATION REPORT: A method of bilingual education called dual immersion has spread in American schools
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How Microfinance is Helping to End Poverty in Developing Countries
EXPLORATIONS: Also, a book on the role of women in world development
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Study Ties New Doctors to Jump in Hospital Deaths in July
HEALTH REPORT: Arrival of new medical residents is blamed for a 10 percent increase in deadly drug mistakes at U.S. teaching hospitals.
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Growing Roses in Your Garden
How to get started growing this beautiful flower.
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English with a limited vocabulary spoken at a slower than normal speed.
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