2024-01-19 Chicken Little
And now an American Children’s Story from VOA Learning English. Today’s story probably had its start long before it was…
2024-01-12 How the Animals Lost Their Tails by Carl Sandburg
Introduction: Today’s story is How the Animals Lost Their Tails and Got Them Back Traveling from Philadelphia to Medicine Hat.…
2024-01-05 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…
2023-12-29 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…
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…
2023-12-15 ‘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’ by O.…
2023-12-08 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…
2023-12-01 ‘The Boarded Window’ by Ambrose Bierce
Our story today is called “The Boarded Window.” It was written by Ambrose Bierce. Here is Shep O’Neal with the…
2023-11-24 ‘Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen,’ by O. Henry
We present the short story “Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen,” by O. Henry. The story was originally adapted and recorded by…
2023-11-17 Doctor Heidegger’s Experiment by Nathaniel Hawthorne
We present the short story “Doctor Heidegger’s Experiment” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It has been adapted for English learners. Here is…
2023-11-10 ‘The Return of a Private’ by Hamlin Garland
Our story today is called, “The Return of a Private. ” It was written by Hamlin Garland. Here is Harry…
2023-11-03 ‘The Boy on Graves-End Road,’ by Caty Weaver
Editor’s Note: This is a weekly multimedia series of American short stories for English language learners. Each story has video,…
2023-10-27 ‘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…
2023-10-20 ‘The Devil and Tom Walker,’ by Washington Irving
Our story today is, “The Devil and Tom Walker. ” It was written by Washington Irving. Here is Shep O’Neal…
2023-10-13 ‘Hearts and Crosses,’ by O. Henry, Part Two
We present Part Two of the short story “Hearts and Crosses,” by O. Henry. The story was originally adapted and…