2015-02-06 Paul Bunyan, An American Folk Tale
Today we tell a traditional American story called a “tall tale.” A tall tale is a story about a person…
2015-01-30 Rappaccini’s Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Part Two
Today, we complete the story “Rappaccini’s Daughter.” It was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Here is Kay Gallant with the second…
2015-01-23 Rappaccini’s Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Part One
Our story today is called “Rappaccini’s Daughter.” It was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. We will tell the story in two…
2015-01-16 Pecos Bill, An American Folk Tale
Today we tell a traditional American story called a “tall tale.” A tall tale is a story about a person…
2015-01-09 The Open Boat by Stephen Crane, Part Two
We continue the story of “The Open Boat” by Stephen Crane. As we told you last week, the story is…
2014-12-26 The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
Editor’s Note: We are pleased to share a traditional holiday story with you, The Gift of the Magi. You can…
2014-12-19 A Princess of Mars, Part Four
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in our series of programs called “A Princess of Mars.” The story is from…
2014-12-12 A Princess of Mars, Part Three
Editor’s note: This is the third in our series of programs called “A Princess of Mars.” The story is from…
2014-12-05 A Princess of Mars, Part Two
Editor’s Note: Last week we brought you the first of four programs called “A Princess of Mars.” Our story is…
2014-11-28 A Princess of Mars, Part One
Today, we begin a new series from a book by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs. The book is called “A…
2014-11-21 The Lady, or the Tiger? by Frank R. Stockton
Today’s story is “The Lady, or the Tiger?” by Frank R. Stockton. Here is Barbara Klein with the story. Long…
2014-11-14 One Thousand Dollars by O. Henry
Our story today is called “One Thousand Dollars.” It was written by O. Henry. Here is Steve Ember with the…
2014-11-07 A White Heron by Sarah Orne Jewett
Editor’s Note: This is a weekly multimedia series of American short stories for English language learners. Each story has video,…
2014-10-31 The Boy on Graves-End Road by Caty Weaver
Now, the VOA Special English program American Stories. I’m Pat Bodnar. October thirty-first is Halloween. In the spirit of this…
2014-10-24 The Californian’s Tale by Mark Twain
Our story today is called “The Californian’s Tale.” It was written by Mark Twain. Here is Shep O’Neal with the…