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 ago, in the very olden time, there lived a powerful…
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 story. “One thousand dollars,” said the lawyer Tolman, in a…
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, audio, quizzes, and a lesson plan for teachers. Hope you…
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 ancient holiday, we present a story written by Special English…
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 story. When I was young, I went looking for gold…
2014-10-17 The Line of Least Resistance
Our story today is called “The Line of Least Resistance.” It was written by Edith Wharton. Here is Larry West with the story. Mister Mindon returned home for lunch. His…
2014-10-10 ‘Luck’ by Mark Twain
Editor’s Note: This is a weekly multimedia series of American short stories for English language learners. Each story will have video, audio, quizzes, and a lesson plan for teachers. Look…
2014-10-03 A Piece of Red Calico
Now, the VOA Special English program AMERICAN STORIES. Our story today is called “A Piece of Red Calico.” It was written by Frank Stockton. Stockton was a popular writer in…
2014-09-26 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
by Washington Irving Today’s story is called “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. It is about something strange that happened long ago in a valley called “Sleepy Hollow”. It was written…
2014-09-19 The Cask of Amontillado
Our story today is called “The Cask of Amontillado.” It was written by Edgar Allan Poe. Here is Larry West with the story. Storyteller: Fortunato and I both were members…
2012-10-06 Children’s Story: ‘John Henry’
Now, the Special English program, AMERICAN STORIES. Today we tell a traditional American story called a “tall tale.” A tall tale is a story about a person who is larger…
2012-09-29 ‘Rappaccini’s Daughter’ by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Part 2
Now, the Special English program, AMERICAN STORIES. Today, we complete the story “Rappaccini’s Daughter.” It was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Here is Kay Gallant with the second and final part…
2012-09-22 ‘Rappaccini’s Daughter’ by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Part 1
SHEP O’NEAL: Now, the Special English program AMERICAN STORIES. Our story today is called “Rappaccini’s Daughter.” It was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. We will tell the story in two parts.…
2012-09-01 ‘Doctor Heidegger’s Experiment’ by Nathaniel Hawthorne
MARIO RITTER: Now, the VOA Special English program, AMERICAN STORIES. (MUSIC) We present the short story “Doctor Heidegger’s Experiment” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Here is Barbara Klein with the story. (MUSIC)…
2012-08-25 Children’s Story: ‘Pecos Bill’
Now, the Special English Program AMERICAN STORIES. (MUSIC) Today we tell a traditional American story called a “tall tale.” A tall tale is a story about a person who is…