2014-02-24 Blight Tourism in Detroit Grows in Popularity
From VOA Learning English, welcome to As It Is! I’m June Simms in Washington. Detroit, Michigan is often called the “Motor City.” The name came from all the new vehicles…
2014-02-23 Science Education…on a Bus!
Hello, and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English. I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today on the program, we report on a new device for quadriplegics — people…
2014-02-22 World Digital Library Reaches 9,900 Items
Hello and welcome to As It Is, from VOA Learning English! I’m Steve Ember in Washington. The American space agency NASA launched its first Voyager spacecraft in 1977. Scientists announced…
2014-02-21 Gold Gains Importance in DRC Conflict
Welcome to As It Is, from VOA Learning English! I’m Bob Doughty in Washington. Today on the program, some nations are attempting to cut links between the conflict in the…
2014-02-20 Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Lack Food Aid and Education
From VOA Learning English, this is As It Is. Welcome back. I’m Caty Weaver. On the program today we explore the situation of almost one million Syrian refugees currently living…
2014-02-19 Mosquitoes and Bats May Carry Disease
Hello and welcome to another program designed to help you learn and improve your American English. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. Today we are concerned with your health. We have…
2014-02-17 Cambodia to Restart International Adoptions
This is As It Is. Thanks for joining us today. I’m June Simms in Washington. Today on the program, more and more Chinese couples are having babies by women in…
2014-02-16 Reporter and His Favorite Boots Travel the World
Hello, and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English. I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today on the program, VOA Reporter Steve Herman is here to tell us the…
2014-02-15 UN: One Million Syrian Children Are Refugees
Hello, and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English! I’m Steve Ember in Washington. Today on our program, we report on efforts by one group to improve education…
2014-02-14 One Billion Tons of Food Wasted Each Year
Hello, and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English! I’m Katherine Cole in Washington. Food waste is a problem around the world, especially in wealthy nations. Studies estimate…
2014-02-13 Supporters Call on Britain to Return Jailed Governor to Nigeria
Welcome back to the program. I’m Caty Weaver. In January, Britain and Nigeria signed a prisoner exchange agreement. Now, Nigerians are questioning what will happen with a well-known Nigerian politician…
2014-02-12 South Africans Find a New Way to Live
Hello and welcome back. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. Today we travel to South Africa to see how the other guy lives. We will introduce you to a man who…
2014-02-11 A Turkish Law Raises Questions About Government and the Internet
Welcome to the VOA Learning English program, As It Is! I’m Mario Ritter in Washington. Today we explore the issue of freedom of the Internet. First, we turn to Turkey…
2014-02-10 In Taipei, Bikes Solve Some Problems, Create New Ones
Hello, and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. Today on the program, a growing number of people in Washington are riding bicycles to work.…
2014-02-09 What Engineers Do, and How They Learn
Hello, and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English. I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today on the program, we explore the complex and important world of engineering —…