2007-06-02 Papa’s Straw Hat
Our story this week is called “Papa’s Straw Hat”. It was written by Fread Gibson. Here is Shep O’Neal to…
2007-03-01 Short Story: ‘The Line of Least Resistance’ by Edith Wharton
SHEP O’NEAL: Now, the weekly Special English program, AMERICAN STORIES. (MUSIC) Our story today is called “The Line of Least…
2006-12-23 A Special Story for Christmas: ‘The Gift of the Magi’
ANNOUNCER: We present special Christmas story called “The Gift of Magi(MAY-jie)” by O. Henry. Here is Shep O. Neal for…
2006-12-16 Tale for a Frosty Morning
Ben was awakened by a gunshot. The sharp noise came through the thick stone walls of the house. It was…
2006-09-09 The Law of Life
ANNOUNCER: Now, the V.O.A. Special English Program, AMERICAN STORIES. (MUSIC) Our story today is called “The Law of Life.” It…
2006-08-19 Feathertop
ANNOUNCER: Now, the V.O.A. Special English program, AMERICAN STORIES. (MUSIC) ANNOUNCER: Our story today is called “Feathertop.” It was written…
2006-07-01 Benito Cereno, Part Three
ANNOUNCER: Now, the V.O.A. Special English program, American Stories. (MUSIC) Today we complete the story of Benito Cereno, written by…
2006-06-24 Benito Cereno, Part Two
ANNOUNCER: Now, the V.O.A. Special English program, American Stories. (MUSIC) Today, we continue the story “Benito Cereno.” It was written…
2006-06-17 Benito Cereno, Part One
ANNOUNCER: Now, the V.O.A. Special English program, AMERICAN STORIES. (MUSIC) Our story today is called Benito Cereno. It was written…
2006-06-10 Paul Bunyan
ANNOUNCER: Now, the Special English program, AMERICAN STORIES. (MUSIC) ANNOUNCER: Today we tell a traditional American story called a “tall…
2006-06-03 John Henry
(MUSIC) ANNOUNCER: Today we tell a traditional American story called a “tall tale.” A tall tale is a story about…
2006-05-20 A Horseman in the Sky
Announcer: Now, the Special English program, AMERICAN STORIES. (MUSIC) Our story today is called, “A Horseman in the Sky.” It…
2006-05-13 Paul’s Case, Part Two
ANNOUNCER: Now, the VOA Special English program, American Stories. (MUSIC) Today we complete the story “Paul’s Case.” It was written…
2006-05-06 Paul’s Case, Part One
ANNOUNCER: Now, the VOA Special English program, American Stories. (MUSIC) Our story today is called “Paul’s Case.” It was written…
2006-04-29 An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge
Announcer: An American short story in Special English. (MUSIC) Today’s story is called, “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. ”…