2023-12-23 VOA Learning English Presents ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’
In 1822, an American professor named Clement Clarke Moore wrote a poem that redefined the image of Saint Nicholas. It was called “Account of a Visit from Saint Nicholas.” He…
2023-12-23 ‘Tis the Season!
And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English. Today we talk about the word “season.” We use this word in many different ways. “Season” can refer to one…
2023-12-23 George W. Bush: Wartime President
VOA Learning English presents America’s Presidents. Today we are talking about George Walker Bush. He took office in 2001 as the 43rd president. He has a similar name to another…
2023-12-22 South African Company to Make Rings that Protect Against HIV
A South African company will make vaginal devices that protect against HIV. Medical experts say that should at some point make them less costly and more easily available. HIV is…
2023-12-22 A History of Christmas in America
From VOA Learning English, I’m Caty Weaver. Today, Steve Ember and Shirley Griffith present a special program on Christmas traditions in the United States during the first half of the…
2023-12-22 ‘To Build a Fire,’ by Jack London
Our story today is called “To Build a Fire.” It was written by Jack London and adapted by Dona de Sanctis. Here is Harry Monroe with the story. **Editor’s note:…
2023-12-22 Assessment and Evaluation
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question about the words “assessment” and “evaluation.” Question What is difference between Assessment and evaluation? Noor Answer Thank you for…
2023-12-21 Thailand Pushes ‘Land Bridge’ to Speed Trade
Thailand is looking for investment to build a “land bridge” across the narrow southern part of the country. The Southeast Asian nation hopes to provide a shorter path for cargo…
2023-12-21 Those Who Fear Illness Die Earlier
A large Swedish study has found an unexpected finding about people diagnosed with extreme fear of serious illness. It found they are more likely to die earlier than people who…
2023-12-21 EU Reaches Major Migration Agreement
The European Union has reached an agreement that sets new rules for controlling migration. The deal, announced Wednesday, will become part of an EU agreement called the New Pact on…
2023-12-21 Grammar, Language in ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’
Many Americans will travel over the winter holidays, often to return to the homes and towns of their childhood. For people from the state of West Virginia, and wider Appalachia,…
2023-12-20 UN: Myanmar Overtakes Afghanistan as World’s Top Opium Producer
A United Nations report finds that Myanmar has overtaken Afghanistan as the world’s top opium producer. The change came after Myanmar expanded its opium production for a third year, the…
2023-12-20 US Invests in Africa to Counter Chinese Influence
The United States has agreed to trade and investment deals worth $14.2 billion with African nations over the past year. The agreements are part of U.S. efforts to combat the…