2014-04-29 American Textbooks Are Caught in Diplomatic Fight
Hello, and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English! I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today on the program, we report on an international dispute that has reached the…
2014-04-28 Americans Debate Illegal Immigration
Hello, and welcome back. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. Let’s learn some American English and find out some interesting things about our world at the same time. Today we hear…
2014-04-26 New Opportunities Open for Foreign Engineering Students
Hello again, and welcome to As It Is. I’m Jonathan Evans in Washington. Today on the program, we tell you how one talented dancer performing in a famous New York…
2014-04-25 Dry Weather and ‘Dirty’ Farming Affect Food Supplies
From VOA Learning English, this is As It Is! I’m Anna Matteo. Today’s “As It Is” is all about farming and food – something we can’t live without. A report…
2014-04-24 Bangladesh Building Collapse Leads to Safety Measures
Hello and welcome back to the program that helps you learn and improve your American English. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. Today we return to Bangladesh, one year after a…
2014-04-23 Vietnam Says No to Asian Games
Hello and welcome back. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. We invite you to listen carefully to learn about the world. And you can improve your American English reading and speaking…
2014-04-22 Agent Orange Removal Continues in Vietnam
Hello, my friends, and welcome back to the program that helps you learn and improve your American English. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. Today we return to Southeast Asia to…
2014-04-20 South Africa Leads Africa in Nuclear Development
Hello, and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English! I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today we report on South Africa’s nuclear activities. “South Africa is involved in nuclear…
2014-04-18 High Tech Aids Search and Rescue
From VOA Learning English, this is As It Is Saturday. I’m Anna Matteo. Improvements in technology can save lives. Stronger buildings do not fall during storms and earthquakes. Warning systems…
2014-04-17 Russia Increases Energy Costs for Ukraine
Hello, once again, and welcome. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. It’s time to learn and improve your American English and learn about the world at the same time. Today politics…
2014-04-16 Kenya Moves Forward with Nuclear Power Plans
Hello. Let’s do it again. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington with the program that helps you learn and improve your American English. At the same time, we give you important…
2014-04-15 Boko Haram Suspected in Nigeria Terror Attack
Hello, and welcome back to another edition of the program that helps you learn and improve your American English. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. Today we hear about another terrorist…
2014-04-14 Congress Praises Response to Boston Bombing
Hello, and welcome back for another chance to learn and improve your American English. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. Today we look back one year to a time of terror…
2014-04-13 African Countries Want to Add Nuclear Power Centers
Hello, and welcome to As It Is from VOA Learning English! I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today, we report on plans to satisfy the growing need for electricity in Africa…
2014-04-12 Political Unrest Threatens Thailand’s Economy
Hello again, and welcome to As It Is! I’m Jonathan Evans in Washington. On our program today, we bring you two reports dealing with major economies in the Asia-Pacific area.…