2013-07-03 Famous South Sudan Athlete Returns Home
Hello and welcome to another day in our world “As It Is.” I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. Today we have two stories that should make you happy. First, a young…
2013-07-02 Chinatowns in the United States
Welcome again to As It Is, your daily magazine show from VOA Learning English. Today, we take a cultural turn. We learn about the many Chinatowns in the United States.…
2013-07-01 President Obama Visits Special High School
Hello, and welcome once again to “As It Is”, our daily show for people learning everyday American English. I’m Avi Arditti in Washington. Today on the program, we tell about…
2013-06-30 Graduating Early from Medical, Law School
Hello, and welcome once again to “As It Is,” our daily show for people learning everyday American English. I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today on the program, some American law…
2013-06-29 U.S. Offers Benefits to Married Gay Couples
Hi again. Nice to have you with us on As It Is, from VOA Learning English. I’m Kelly Jean Kelly. If you were in front of the United States Supreme…
2013-06-28 Man of Steel Still Going Strong
Hello again, and welcome. I’m June Simms in Washington. Today on As It Is, we celebrate the life and times of one of world’s most beloved superheroes. We’ll hear the…
2013-06-27 What’s the Best Way to Give Food Aid?
From VOA Learning English, this is As It Is. Welcome to the show. I’m Caty Weaver. The United States is the leading supplier of food aid around the world, at…
2013-06-26 Washington Monument Repairs Continue
Hello, again. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. Today we report on the latest efforts to repair one of the most recognizable sites in the world. And we’ll travel to Nepal…
2013-06-23 Tax Havens; Corruption in Thailand
Hello, and welcome once again to “As It Is,” our daily show for people learning everyday American English. I’m Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today on the program, we report on…
2013-06-21 U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey Gets Second Term
Hello again, and welcome back for more As It Is. I’m June Simms with VOA Learning English. Today, we hear about Natasha Tretheway’s appointment to a second term as Poet…
2013-06-20 Debating the “Bible” of American Psychiatry
From VOA Learning English this is As It Is. Welcome to the show. I’m Caty Weaver. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is a guide to help doctors…
2013-06-19 Crocodile Attacks Increase
Hello. I’m Jim Tedder in Washington. On today’s program, we hear about some children who are learning not only reading, writing, and arithmetic, but are also being told about real…
2013-06-18 Citizen Scientists to Help Map CO2 Gas
Welcome to As It Is, the daily magazine show from VOA Learning English. I’m Mario Ritter. A music video shot in space? That is now a reality. Today, we hear…
2013-06-17 Van Cliburn Competition Looks for the Best of the Best
From VOA Learning English, welcome to AS IT IS! Hello, I’m Steve Ember. Today on our program, we make beautiful music. Well, we may not be making it, but we…
2013-06-16 We Visit An Automobile Show 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 go to an automobile…