2014-05-09 International Students Learn Filmmaking in Hollywood
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. Today on the show we learn about student filmmakers hoping to get into the movie business. Student Filmakers The…
2014-05-02 Play for Millenials? Board Games
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. Today on the show, we hear about the increasing popularity of board games among young people. Toy industry experts…
2014-04-25 Basket Maker Teaches Women in Africa
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m Caty Weaver. Today on the show we meet a basket artist whose work was recently on display at the Smithsonian Craft…
2014-04-18 American Art Works Return to Nation’s Capital
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. Today on the show we go to an art museum in Washington. American Masters at the Phillips Collection More…
2014-04-11 Lorde, Imagine Dragons Lead Billboard Awards Nominations
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. Today on the show: We play music from the just announced nominees for 2014 Billboard Music Awards. But first…
2014-04-04 Shaping Human Evolution at the Smithsonian
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. Today on the show, we visit a museum where art and science help tell the story of human evolution.…
2014-03-28 America Loves Blue Jeans
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. Today on the show: a little history of one of the most popular pieces of clothing in America. Then…
2014-03-21 Bruce Lee Takes the Stage in ‘Kung Fu’
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. On the show today, we play music from “The Boss,” Bruce Springsteen. But first, we go to New York…
2014-03-14 Craft Brewery Meets Changing Tastes
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. Today on the show we hear from the new album by country star Dierks Bentley. But first, a report…
2014-03-06 Ellen DeGeneres Makes History at the Oscars and In China
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. Last week, the show was all about the Oscars. This week we talk about the host of that ceremony,…
2014-02-28 And, The Oscar Goes To…
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. Today, we talk about the Oscars. Each year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presents the Academy…
2014-02-21 Home Birth Movement Grows in the US
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. On the show today a report on an old and newly popular birthing practice. We also hear some great…
2014-02-14 Valentine’s Day: A History of the Day of Love
Welcome to American Mosaic in VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. On the show today we explore the history of Valentine’s Day. Happy Valentine’s Day! Americans celebrate the holiday each…
2014-02-08 Hospice Helps Patients Live Their Final Days
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. When people hear the word hospice, they usually link it to death and dying. But as Marsha James tells…
2014-02-03 Super Bowl Sunday: Broncos Versus Seahawks
Welcome to American Mosaic from VOA Learning English. I’m June Simms. Sunday is one of the biggest days of the year for sports fans in the United States. It is…