2013-06-21 U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey Gets Second Term
Hello again, and welcome back for more As It Is. I’m June Simms with VOA Learning English. Today, we hear about Natasha Tretheway’s appointment to a second term as Poet…
2013-06-20 Debating the “Bible” of American Psychiatry
From VOA Learning English this is As It Is. Welcome to the show. I’m Caty Weaver. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is a guide to help doctors…
2013-06-19 Crocodile Attacks Increase
Hello. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. On today’s program, we hear about some children who are learning not only reading, writing, and arithmetic, but are also being told about real…
2013-06-18 Citizen Scientists to Help Map CO2 Gas
Welcome to As It Is, the daily magazine show from VOA Learning English. I’m Mario Ritter. A music video shot in space? That is now a reality. Today, we hear…
2013-06-17 Van Cliburn Competition Looks for the Best of the Best
From VOA Learning English, welcome to AS IT IS! Hello, I’m Steve Ember. Today on our program, we make beautiful music. Well, we may not be making it, but we…
2013-06-16 We Visit An Automobile Show in China
Hello, and welcome to “As It Is” — our daily show for people learning American English. I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today on the program, we go to an automobile…
2013-06-15 And the Tony Award Goes to…
It’s all about Broadway today on As It Is. I’m June Simms. We will hear about some of the longest running shows on Broadway and take a look at some…
2013-06-14 American Leaks Details of Secret Government Programs
Hi, there—nice to have you with us on As It Is. I’m Kelly Jean Kelly. Today, we are talking about a 29-year-old American who leaked details of top-secret government programs.…
2013-06-13 NASA Scientists Still Dream of, and Plan for, Human Travel to Mars
From VOA Learning English, this is As It Is. Welcome back. I’m Caty Weaver. On the show today, we look into the future of space exploration. The American space agency…
2013-06-12 City Gardens Provide Healthy Food
Hello, again! I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. Today we talk about food, sleep, getting older, and your health. We all know that fresh fruits and vegetables not only taste good,…
2013-06-11 Obama, Xi Jinping Meet in California
Welcome to As It Is, the daily magazine show from VOA Learning English. I’m Mario Ritter. Today, we hear about some of the issues discussed in the recent talks between…
2013-06-10 Street Children in Ethiopia Need Shelter – Not Getting It
From VOA Learning English, welcome to AS IT IS! Hello, I’m Steve Ember. Today on our program, we learn that life is not so sweet for sugar farmers in Nigeria,…
2013-06-09 Mobile Phones Changing Lives in Kenya
Hello, and welcome once again to “As It Is,” our daily show for people learning American English. I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today on the program, we visit with some…
2013-06-08 Afghan Fashion Designer Creates Dresses, Jobs
Thanks for joining us again on “As It Is.” I’m Kelly Jean Kelly. Today we are discussing one of my favorite topics: wedding dresses. “Last year I made a beautiful…
2013-06-07 School Lunch Important for Health and Education
Welcome to As It Is, your daily magazine show from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. Today we hear about two studies on childhood hunger and its effects on educational…