Chinese Worker Killed in Vietnam Protest 越南暴力打砸事件致中国工人遇难 Relations between China and Vietnam were tense this week because of Chinese activity in waters claimed by both sides. Chinese and Vietnamese ships have attacked ea...
AS IT IS 2014-05-17 What is the Best Way to Learn a Language? From VOA Learning English this is As It Is. Im Anna Matteo in Washington. Today on, As It Is, we will hear about something our listeners do every day they hear, read or watch VOA Learning...
American Teenagers Making a Difference Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. Im June Simms. Today on the show, we tell about some unusual young people who work to make a difference in the world. Most teenagers in the United States spe...
AS IT IS 2014-05-16 Cross-Dressing Singer Upsets Russia The results of the recent Eurovision Song Contest caused a strong reaction in Russia. They also worsened relations between Russia and Europe. The Eurovision Song Contest was held last weekend in...
Polk Succeeded by 'Old Zach' in 1848 Election From VOA Learning English, welcome to The Making of a Nation, our weekly program of American history for people learning American English. Im Steve Ember, in Washington. The Mexican-American war officiall...
AS IT IS 2014-05-15 Why is the Antarctic cooling? Many scientists believe climate change exists. They say temperatures on Earths surface are rising. And they say human beings are largely responsible for the warmer conditions. But the opposite seems t...
Men and Women Really Do Think Differently From VOA Learning English, this is the Health Report. Raise your hand if this story sounds familiar. A man enters a store to buy milk. He walks out of the store with milk. That is all -- milk. At the same tim...
AS IT IS 2014-05-14 Emotions Run High in Vietnam Over China Dispute Tension is rising in Vietnam because the countrys dispute with China over a Chinese oil drilling platform. China has set up the machine in disputed waters in the South China Sea. Vie...
WHO: Millions Die Every Year from Air Pollution From VOA Learning English, this is Science in the News. Im Anna Matteo. And Im Christopher Cruise. Today on the program, we look at our natural world. We report on the price of air pollution on human li...
AS IT IS 2014-05-13 Somali Immigrants Struggle in the US Hello and welcome. It is time to learn and improve your American English. Im Jim Tedder in Washington. Today we hear the story of a young man who risked his life when he flew outside of a jet a...
AS IT IS 2014-05-12 Music You Wont Hear Anywhere Else Hello, and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English! Im Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today on the program we will hear music from one of the oldest neighborhoods in New Orleans, Louisian...
AS IT IS 2014-05-11 Neglected Crops in Africa Could Help Ease Hunger 非洲被忽视的作物或能帮助缓解饥饿 Hello again, and welcome to As It Is! Im Jonathan Evans in Washington. On our program today, we tell how a new law in the United Sta...
Nigeria Welcomes Help in Search for Kidnapped Students尼日利亚欢迎帮助搜救被绑架学生 From VOA Learning English, this is In The News. 这里是美国之音慢速英语新闻报道。 Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan promised this we...
AS IT IS 2014-05-10 What are Your Deepest, Darkest Fears? 你心底最深的恐惧是什么? From VOA Learning English this is As It Is! Im Anna Matteo in Washington. Laughter is the best medicine is a popular expression. It simply means that laughin...
International Students Learn Filmmaking in Hollywood 国际学生学习好莱坞电影制作 Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. Im June Simms. Today on the show we learn about student filmmakers hoping to get into the movie busines...
