2022-11-05 How to Avoid Plagiarism
In the digital age, it has become easy for students to find and copy published material. But copying another person’s writing without giving them credit can get students into big…
2022-11-05 How Dirty Is ‘Greasing Someone’s Palm’?
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. On this program we explore words and expressions in the English language. We give examples and notes on usage. Today…
2022-11-05 Study: Blue Whales Swallow 10 Million Microplastic Pieces a Day
Researchers have estimated that blue whales take in about 10 million pieces of microplastics each day. Microplastics are particles of plastic debris that are less than 5 millimeters long. They…
2022-11-05 Relatives of a Famous Writer Offer New Social Rules in New Book
The famous American expert on manners, Emily Post, died in 1960. But two of Post’s family members have updated her book of advice for the 21st century on the 100th…
2022-11-05 A Restaurant for Man’s Best Friend
The city of San Francisco, California, is known as a city for people who love food, or “foodies.” There are many of award-winning restaurants. San Franciscans also love dogs. So,…
2022-11-04 Officials Hope New Technologies Will Reduce Warming Gasses
Scientists say the Earth’s temperature has risen by about 1.1 degrees Celsius since the modern industrial period began. And they warn that the effects of rising temperatures will get worse…
2022-11-04 Twitter Begins Widespread Layoffs under Musk
Twitter began widespread dismissals of employees as new owner Elon Musk reorganizes the social media site. The company had told employees by email that they would find out by Friday…
2022-11-04 Climate Activists Targeting Artworks in Protest
In recent weeks, climate activists have thrown tomato soup, spread potatoes, and even attached themselves to famous paintings. The activists have said their actions were meant to call attention to…
2022-11-04 ‘A Retrieved Reformation,’ by O. Henry
We present the short story “A Retrieved Reformation,” by O. Henry. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the U.S. Department of State. In the prison shoe-shop, Jimmy Valentine…
2022-11-04 Still and Yet
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about the difference between “still” and “yet.” Question: Dear teacher, I am delighted to write you this email.…
2022-11-03 India’s First Fully Solar Village Lights Up Lives
Kesa Bhai Prajapati works with material from earth called clay to make containers like jugs and vases. Prajapati recently became much happier while making his products. Prajapati is 68 years…