2013-08-05 Increase in Polio in Somalia; Health Officials Fear Virus Could Spread
Hello, and welcome again to As It Is. I’m Steve Ember. Today we tell we tell about cases of the disease polio in Somalia and the danger that it might…
2013-08-04 How to Feed the Peoples of India and Africa?
Hello, and welcome to “As It Is,” our daily show for people learning American English. I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today on the program, we look at whether African leaders…
2013-08-03 Thailand Analyzes Cost of Oil Spill
Hi, again! Nice to have you with us on As It Is. Today we tell the story of a worker at London’s Buckingham Palace. He became famous in announcing the…
2013-08-02 Sound Expert Races Against Deafness
Hello there, I’m June Simms and this is As It Is! Recycling efforts are increasing around the world as people consider new ways to preserve the world’s limited resources. These…
2013-08-01 In Lebanon, Syrian Refugees Forced into ‘Survival Sex’
From VOA Learning English, welcome to As It Is! I’m Caty Weaver. The United Nations says an estimated 1.8 million Syrians have fled their country since the Syrian conflict started…
2013-07-31 AARP Experience Corps Teaches Children to Read
Hello, and welcome back. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. On today’s program, encouraging news about some older American citizens who are making a special effort to help young people. And…
2013-07-30 Conductor in Spain Charged with 79 Train Crash Deaths
Welcome to As It Is, the daily magazine show from VOA Learning English! I’m Mario Ritter. This week, We learn about the deadly train accident in Spain’s northwest. Since the…
2013-07-29 Bangladesh Garment Workers’ Rights Strengthened
From VOA Learning English, welcome to As It Is. I’m Steve Ember. Today we tell about efforts to strengthen the rights of about four million garment workers in Bangladesh. And…
2013-07-28 UN Needs Billions to Help Millions
Hello, and welcome to “As It Is,” our daily show for people learning American English! I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today on the program, we hear about how dangerous the…
2013-07-26 Big Increase in Young, Unwed Mothers in China
Hello, and welcome to “As It Is,” our daily show for people learning American English! I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today on the program we take you back 60 years…
2013-07-25 Zimbabwean Women Threaten Sex Strike
Hello, and welcome to “As It Is,” our daily magazine show for people learning American English. I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today, we hear about how researchers are using technology…
2013-07-24 Global Warming Will Cost Us More to Live
Hello, again, and welcome! I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. On today’s program, a look at what’s happening all around us. Our planet is getting hotter, and more ice is melting.…
2013-07-24 Chinese Law Requires Adults to Support Aging Parents
Welcome again to the daily magazine show As It Is. For VOA Learning English, I’m Mario Ritter. In this program, we hear about China’s slowing economy and what that means…
2013-07-22 United Nations tries to feed millions in strife-torn Syria
From VOA Learning English, welcome to As It Is. I’m Steve Ember. Today, we tell about how the United Nations World Food Program is trying to help feed millions of…
2013-07-21 Apps for Apes: Orangutans Love the iPad
Hello, and welcome to “As It Is,” our daily magazine show for people learning American English. I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today on the program, we visit with some apes…