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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
2012-08-18 A Princess of Mars, Part Four
BOB DOUGHTY: Now, the Special English program, American Stories. (MUSIC) BOB DOUGHTY: Welcome to the fourth and last part of…
2012-08-04 A Princess of Mars, Part Two
BOB DOUGHTY: Now, the VOA Special English program, American Stories. (MUSIC) Last week we brought you the first of four…
2012-07-28 A Princess of Mars, Part One
BOB DOUGHTY: Now, the Special English program, American Stories. (MUSIC) Today, we begin a new series from a book by…
2012-05-19 Short Story: ‘The Exact Science of Matrimony’ by O.Henry
STEVE EMBER: Now, the VOA Special English program AMERICAN STORIES. Our story today is called “The Exact Science of Matrimony.”…
2012-03-31 Short Story: ‘Luck’ by Mark Twain
SUSAN CLARK: Now, the Special English program, AMERICAN STORIES. (MUSIC) Our story today is called “Luck.” It was written by…