www.voanews.com/specialenglishhttp://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/Spoken in slower easier-to-understand English. Designed for people whose first language is not English. You can easily listen to the MP3 files and read the text online at http://www.manythings.org/voa/rss/ . iPod and iTunes users can see the complete text by accessing the DESCRIPTION. [http://feeds.feedburner.com/voa]en-usProduced with USA tax money.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:46:53 +0900360No Produced with USA tax money.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,StudyEducation/K-12Education/Language CoursesEducation/Higher EducationNews & PoliticsnoESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,StudyLimited vocabulary and spoken slightly slower than most news announcer speak.Limited vocabulary and spoken slightly slower than most news announcer speak.http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-11/VOA_Special_English_2009-11-11_-_Bringing_Young_People_Together_by_Video.htmlEDUCATION REPORT: An American nonprofit organization helps young people around the world to understand important issues, and each other. The Global Nomads Group organizes educational videoconferences. Students and speakers discuss subjects like AIDS, world religions, nuclear weapons, immigration, climate change and politics.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:46:53 +0900Education ReportnoEDUCATION REPORT: An American nonprofit organization helps young people around the world to understand important issues, and each other. The Global Nomads Group organizes educational videoconferences. Students and speakers discuss subjects like AIDS, worlEDUCATION REPORT: An American nonprofit organization helps young people around the world to understand important issues, and each other. The Global Nomads Group organizes educational videoconferences. Students and speakers discuss subjects like AIDS, world religions, nuclear weapons, immigration, climate change and politics.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/history/109.htmlMAKING OF A NATION: In November, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln traveled to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He was to make a speech opening a military cemetery there.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:03:38 +0900Making of a NationnoMAKING OF A NATION: In November, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln traveled to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He was to make a speech opening a military cemetery there.MAKING OF A NATION: In November, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln traveled to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He was to make a speech opening a military cemetery there.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-11/VOA_Special_English_2009-11-10_-_Vaccine_Shortage_a_Concern_in_Fight_Against_H1N1.htmlHEALTH REPORT: H1N1 flu continues to spread. Currently the virus is most active in the northern half of the world. But experts say it has become the leading influenza virus in all countries. No one really knows how many people have gotten sick. H1N1, often called swine flu, was first reported in Mexico in April.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:31:49 +0900Health ReportnoHEALTH REPORT: H1N1 flu continues to spread. Currently the virus is most active in the northern half of the world. But experts say it has become the leading influenza virus in all countries. No one really knows how many people have gotten sick. H1N1, ofteHEALTH REPORT: H1N1 flu continues to spread. Currently the virus is most active in the northern half of the world. But experts say it has become the leading influenza virus in all countries. No one really knows how many people have gotten sick. H1N1, often called swine flu, was first reported in Mexico in April.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/places/86.htmlEXPLORATIONS: This week, we tell about the biggest system of freshwater lakes in the world, the Great Lakes between the United States and Canada.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:23:04 +0900ExplorationsnoEXPLORATIONS: This week, we tell about the biggest system of freshwater lakes in the world, the Great Lakes between the United States and Canada.EXPLORATIONS: This week, we tell about the biggest system of freshwater lakes in the world, the Great Lakes between the United States and Canada.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-11/VOA_Special_English_2009-11-09_-_Why_Holding_Fruit_on_Trees_May_Limit_Next_Year's_Crop.htmlAGRICULTURE REPORT: Alternate bearing is a widespread problem for growers of citrus and other fruit trees.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:36:32 +0900Agriculture ReportnoAGRICULTURE REPORT: Alternate bearing is a widespread problem for growers of citrus and other fruit trees.AGRICULTURE REPORT: Alternate bearing is a widespread problem for growers of citrus and other fruit trees.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/people/Norman_Borlaug.htmlSCIENCE IN THE NEWS: Today we tell about the American plant scientist Norman Borlaug. He won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to increase food production around the world.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:29:42 +0900Voice of AmericanoSCIENCE IN THE NEWS: Today we tell about the American plant scientist Norman Borlaug. He won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to increase food production around the world.SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: Today we tell about the American plant scientist Norman Borlaug. He won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to increase food production around the world.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-11/VOA_Special_English_2009-11-08_-_Plan_Aims_to_Fight_Child_Diarrhea_in_Developing_World.htmlDEVELOPMENT REPORT: Diarrhea kills one and a half million children each year. The only disease that kills more children under age five is pneumonia. Experts say diarrhea causes more child deaths than AIDS, malaria and measles combined.Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:52:42 +0900Development ReportnoDEVELOPMENT REPORT: Diarrhea kills one and a half million children each year. The only disease that kills more children under age five is pneumonia. Experts say diarrhea causes more child deaths than AIDS, malaria and measles combined.DEVELOPMENT REPORT: Diarrhea kills one and a half million children each year. The only disease that kills more children under age five is pneumonia. Experts say diarrhea causes more child deaths than AIDS, malaria and measles combined.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/usa/455.htmlTHIS IS AMERICA: is autumn in the northern part of the world. So it is time to play some of our favorite songs about this season.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:00:44 +0900This is AmericanoTHIS IS AMERICA: is autumn in the northern part of the world. So it is time to play some of our favorite songs about this season.THIS IS AMERICA: is autumn in the northern part of the world. So it is time to play some of our favorite songs about this season.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/words/12.htmlWORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Today, we tell about the word wildcat . Humans have always depended on animals. From the beginning of human history, wild animals provided food, clothing and sometimes medicine. We may not depend as much on wild animals now. But we hear about them every day.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:53:21 +0900Words and Their StoriesnoWORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Today, we tell about the word wildcat . Humans have always depended on animals. From the beginning of human history, wild animals provided food, clothing and sometimes medicine. We may not depend as much on wild animals now. But wWORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Today, we tell about the word wildcat . Humans have always depended on animals. From the beginning of human history, wild animals provided food, clothing and sometimes medicine. We may not depend as much on wild animals now. But we hear about them every day.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/people/Helen_Keller-1.htmlPEOPLE IN AMERICA: The name Helen Keller has had special meaning for millions of people in all parts of the world. She could not see or hear.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:52:03 +0900People in AmericanoPEOPLE IN AMERICA: The name Helen Keller has had special meaning for millions of people in all parts of the world. She could not see or hear.PEOPLE IN AMERICA: The name Helen Keller has had special meaning for millions of people in all parts of the world. She could not see or hear.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-11/VOA_Special_English_2009-11-07_-_A_Second_Term_for_Karzai;_US_Jobless_Rate_at.htmlIN THE NEWS in VOA: People in Afghanistan were supposed to vote again Saturday for president. But earlier this week the Independent Election Commission declared Hamid Karzai the winner of a second term.Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:25:17 +0900In the NewsnoIN THE NEWS in VOA: People in Afghanistan were supposed to vote again Saturday for president. But earlier this week the Independent Election Commission declared Hamid Karzai the winner of a second term.IN THE NEWS in VOA: People in Afghanistan were supposed to vote again Saturday for president. But earlier this week the Independent Election Commission declared Hamid Karzai the winner of a second term.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-11/VOA_Special_English_2009-11-06_-_So_Where_Are_the_Jobs.htmlECONOMICS REPORT: America's economy has started to grow again. Now what about jobs? The government says productivity jumped in July, August and September.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:07:48 +0900Economics ReportnoECONOMICS REPORT: America's economy has started to grow again. Now what about jobs? The government says productivity jumped in July, August and September.ECONOMICS REPORT: America's economy has started to grow again. Now what about jobs? The government says productivity jumped in July, August and September.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/america/541.htmlAMERICAN MOSAIC: his week on our program: A competition to find a spokesmodel for Mother Earth / Kurt Cobain and the band that he led, Nirvana / A report on a town marking the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of an anti-slavery rebellion.Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:03:11 +0900American MosaicnoAMERICAN MOSAIC: his week on our program: A competition to find a spokesmodel for Mother Earth / Kurt Cobain and the band that he led, Nirvana / A report on a town marking the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of an anti-slavery rebellion.AMERICAN MOSAIC: his week on our program: A competition to find a spokesmodel for Mother Earth / Kurt Cobain and the band that he led, Nirvana / A report on a town marking the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of an anti-slavery rebellion.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-11/VOA_Special_English_2009-11-04_-_High_School_Exchange_Students_in_US_Share_Their_Thoughts.htmlEDUCATION REPORT: 26,000 foreign exchange students are in American high schools this year. A few days ago, we asked four teenagers who arrived in August to discuss their experience so far.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:48:44 +0900Economics ReportnoEDUCATION REPORT: 26,000 foreign exchange students are in American high schools this year. A few days ago, we asked four teenagers who arrived in August to discuss their experience so far.EDUCATION REPORT: 26,000 foreign exchange students are in American high schools this year. A few days ago, we asked four teenagers who arrived in August to discuss their experience so far.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/history/108b.htmlMAKING OF A NATION: America's civil war in the 1860s did not have the full support of the people. Many said they did not care who won.Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:46:02 +0900Making of a NationnoMAKING OF A NATION: America's civil war in the 1860s did not have the full support of the people. Many said they did not care who won.MAKING OF A NATION: America's civil war in the 1860s did not have the full support of the people. Many said they did not care who won.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-11/VOA_Special_English_2009-11-03_-_US_to_End_HIV_Travel_Ban_in_January.htmlHEALTH REPORT: In 1987 H.I.V./AIDS joined a list of diseases that could keep a person out of the United States. A new law will change this.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:50:02 +0900Voice of AmericanoHEALTH REPORT: In 1987 H.I.V./AIDS joined a list of diseases that could keep a person out of the United States. A new law will change this.HEALTH REPORT: In 1987 H.I.V./AIDS joined a list of diseases that could keep a person out of the United States. A new law will change this.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-11/VOA_Special_English_2009-11-03-_Getting_a_Feel_for_Textile_Arts_Around_the_World.htmlEXPLORATIONS: At craft shows and corporate headquarters across the United States, you might see works by the artist B.J. Adams. She makes extremely detailed wall coverings that often show flowers, trees, and hands made from thread.Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:46:06 +0900ExplorationsnoEXPLORATIONS: At craft shows and corporate headquarters across the United States, you might see works by the artist B.J. Adams. She makes extremely detailed wall coverings that often show flowers, trees, and hands made from thread.EXPLORATIONS: At craft shows and corporate headquarters across the United States, you might see works by the artist B.J. Adams. She makes extremely detailed wall coverings that often show flowers, trees, and hands made from thread.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-11/VOA_Special_English_2009-11-02-_Researchers_Give_the_Green_Flag_to_a_Race_Car.htmlSCIENCE IN THE NEWS: Today, we will tell about a genetic map of one of the world's major food crops. We will tell about a car made mostly from renewable materials, like plants. And, we will tell about an experimental vehicle designed for blind drivers.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:36:44 +0900Science in the NewsnoSCIENCE IN THE NEWS: Today, we will tell about a genetic map of one of the world's major food crops. We will tell about a car made mostly from renewable materials, like plants. And, we will tell about an experimental vehicle designed for blind drivers.SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: Today, we will tell about a genetic map of one of the world's major food crops. We will tell about a car made mostly from renewable materials, like plants. And, we will tell about an experimental vehicle designed for blind drivers.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-11/VOA_Special_English_2009-11-02_-_Group_Works_to_Expand_Supply_of_Cattle_Vaccine_in_Africa.htmlAGRICULTURE REPORT: Each year a million cows in Africa die from East Coast fever. The disease is spread by tick bites. Young cows are most at risk; they can die within days. Farmers and herders can lose up to half or more of their calves to East Coast fever. The disease is widespread in eleven countries.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:32:14 +0900Agriculture ReportnoAGRICULTURE REPORT: Each year a million cows in Africa die from East Coast fever. The disease is spread by tick bites. Young cows are most at risk; they can die within days. Farmers and herders can lose up to half or more of their calves to East Coast fevAGRICULTURE REPORT: Each year a million cows in Africa die from East Coast fever. The disease is spread by tick bites. Young cows are most at risk; they can die within days. Farmers and herders can lose up to half or more of their calves to East Coast fever. The disease is widespread in eleven countries.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-11/VOA_Special_English_2009-11-01_-_In_Kenya,_a_Better_Life_Through_Mobile_Money.htmlDEVELOPMENT REPORT: Mobile phones have revolutionized the way people connect not only with family and friends but also business services. A good example: services that let people use their phones to send and receive money.Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:51:13 +0900Development ReportnoDEVELOPMENT REPORT: Mobile phones have revolutionized the way people connect not only with family and friends but also business services. A good example: services that let people use their phones to send and receive money.DEVELOPMENT REPORT: Mobile phones have revolutionized the way people connect not only with family and friends but also business services. A good example: services that let people use their phones to send and receive money.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/usa/454.htmlTHIS IS AMERICA: Our subject is charitable giving in the United States. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:23:15 +0900This is AmericanoTHIS IS AMERICA: Our subject is charitable giving in the United States. THIS IS AMERICA: Our subject is charitable giving in the United States. ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-30_-_Gays_and_Disabled_Are_Now_Protected_Under_Hate_Crimes_Law_in_US.htmlIN THE NEWS: This week, President Obama signed an expansion of federal law on hate crimes. Such laws provide more investigative resources or longer sentences, or both, for crimes driven by prejudice.Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:25:11 +0900Voice of AmericanoIN THE NEWS: This week, President Obama signed an expansion of federal law on hate crimes. Such laws provide more investigative resources or longer sentences, or both, for crimes driven by prejudice.IN THE NEWS: This week, President Obama signed an expansion of federal law on hate crimes. Such laws provide more investigative resources or longer sentences, or both, for crimes driven by prejudice.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/people/Carl_Rowan.htmlPEOPLE IN AMERICA: Today, we tell about the life of writer and reporter, Carl Rowan. He was one of the most honored reporters in the United States. Carl Rowan was known for the powerful stories that he wrote for major newspapers.Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:22:35 +0900People in AmericanoPEOPLE IN AMERICA: Today, we tell about the life of writer and reporter, Carl Rowan. He was one of the most honored reporters in the United States. Carl Rowan was known for the powerful stories that he wrote for major newspapers.PEOPLE IN AMERICA: Today, we tell about the life of writer and reporter, Carl Rowan. He was one of the most honored reporters in the United States. Carl Rowan was known for the powerful stories that he wrote for major newspapers.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/words/83.htmlWORDS AND THEIR STORIES: Every machine is held together by its nuts and bolts. Without them, the machine would fall apart. That is also true of an organization. Its nuts and bolts are its basic, necessary elements.Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:17:49 +0900Words and Their StoriesnoWORDS AND THEIR STORIES: Every machine is held together by its nuts and bolts. Without them, the machine would fall apart. That is also true of an organization. Its nuts and bolts are its basic, necessary elements.WORDS AND THEIR STORIES: Every machine is held together by its nuts and bolts. Without them, the machine would fall apart. That is also true of an organization. Its nuts and bolts are its basic, necessary elements.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/stories/The_Boarded_Window_-_By_Ambrose_Bierce.htmlAMERICAN STORIES. In 1830 only a few miles away from what is now the great city of Cincinnati, Ohio, lay a huge and almost endless forest. The area had a few settlements established by people of the frontier.Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:55:37 +0900American StoriesnoAMERICAN STORIES. In 1830 only a few miles away from what is now the great city of Cincinnati, Ohio, lay a huge and almost endless forest. The area had a few settlements established by people of the frontier.AMERICAN STORIES. In 1830 only a few miles away from what is now the great city of Cincinnati, Ohio, lay a huge and almost endless forest. The area had a few settlements established by people of the frontier.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-29_-_US_Says_Economy_Grew_3.5_Percent_in_Third_Quarter.htmlECONOMICS REPORT: Early estimates show that the United States economy began to grow again in July, August and September. The 3 1/2 percent growth was the first expansion in more than a year, and the strongest in two years.Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:41:41 +0900Economics ReportnoECONOMICS REPORT: Early estimates show that the United States economy began to grow again in July, August and September. The 3 1/2 percent growth was the first expansion in more than a year, and the strongest in two years.ECONOMICS REPORT: Early estimates show that the United States economy began to grow again in July, August and September. The 3 1/2 percent growth was the first expansion in more than a year, and the strongest in two years.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-29_-_Write_or_Wrong_The_Death_of_Handwriting.htmlEDUCATION REPORT: Do American children still learn handwriting in school? In this age of the keyboard, some people seem to think handwriting lessons are on the way out.Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:41:11 +0900Education ReportnoEDUCATION REPORT: Do American children still learn handwriting in school? In this age of the keyboard, some people seem to think handwriting lessons are on the way out.EDUCATION REPORT: Do American children still learn handwriting in school? In this age of the keyboard, some people seem to think handwriting lessons are on the way out.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/history/108.htmlMAKING OF A NATION: By 1863 America's northern states and southern states had been fighting a bitter civil war for two years. Both sides felt the pressure of the costly struggle. The South was beginning to suffer from a lack of supplies and men for its armies.Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:30:02 +0900Making of a NationnoMAKING OF A NATION: By 1863 America's northern states and southern states had been fighting a bitter civil war for two years. Both sides felt the pressure of the costly struggle. The South was beginning to suffer from a lack of supplies and men for its arMAKING OF A NATION: By 1863 America's northern states and southern states had been fighting a bitter civil war for two years. Both sides felt the pressure of the costly struggle. The South was beginning to suffer from a lack of supplies and men for its armies.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/america/540.htmlAMERICAN MOSAIC: (1) A report about a new exhibit brought to you by spiders, (2) we answer a question about New York City's Central Park and (3) play music by the jazz-influenced singer Melody Gardot.Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:06:30 +0900Voice of AmericanoAMERICAN MOSAIC: (1) A report about a new exhibit brought to you by spiders, (2) we answer a question about New York City's Central Park and (3) play music by the jazz-influenced singer Melody Gardot.AMERICAN MOSAIC: (1) A report about a new exhibit brought to you by spiders, (2) we answer a question about New York City's Central Park and (3) play music by the jazz-influenced singer Melody Gardot.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-27_-_Exploring_the_Art_of_Jewelry_Across_the_Ages.htmlEXPLORATIONS: At the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, Virginia, you can see the work of jewelry designer Susan Sanders. Her many gold and silver designs have a clean and modern look. One of her silver rings has a bold geometric design with small smooth stones inlayed into the metal.Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:52:54 +0900ExplorationsnoEXPLORATIONS: At the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, Virginia, you can see the work of jewelry designer Susan Sanders. Her many gold and silver designs have a clean and modern look. One of her silver rings has a bold geometric design with small EXPLORATIONS: At the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, Virginia, you can see the work of jewelry designer Susan Sanders. Her many gold and silver designs have a clean and modern look. One of her silver rings has a bold geometric design with small smooth stones inlayed into the metal.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-27_-_A_Test_for_Brain_Injury_Creates_Its_Own_Risks_in_Children.htmlHEALTH REPORT: A concussion happens when the brain is shaken, often in a car crash or a fall or a strike to the head in sports. Concussions can be mild, but doctors may order a CT scan to look for a more serious injury.Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:51:55 +0900Health ReportnoHEALTH REPORT: A concussion happens when the brain is shaken, often in a car crash or a fall or a strike to the head in sports. Concussions can be mild, but doctors may order a CT scan to look for a more serious injury.HEALTH REPORT: A concussion happens when the brain is shaken, often in a car crash or a fall or a strike to the head in sports. Concussions can be mild, but doctors may order a CT scan to look for a more serious injury.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-26_-_With_Resistant_Crops,_Progress_Can_Raise_New_Problems.htmlAGRICULTURE REPORT: Plant breeders and genetic engineers keep working to give crops the strength to resist threats like insects, diseases, droughts or floods.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:46:33 +0900Agriculture ReportnoAGRICULTURE REPORT: Plant breeders and genetic engineers keep working to give crops the strength to resist threats like insects, diseases, droughts or floods.AGRICULTURE REPORT: Plant breeders and genetic engineers keep working to give crops the strength to resist threats like insects, diseases, droughts or floods.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-26_-_Simple,_Low-Cost_Ways_to_Cut_the_Risk_of_an_Early_Birth.htmlDEVELOPMENT REPORT: More than one million of them die as a result of their prematurity. Yet experts say many early births can be prevented.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:43:27 +0900Development ReportnoDEVELOPMENT REPORT: More than one million of them die as a result of their prematurity. Yet experts say many early births can be prevented.DEVELOPMENT REPORT: More than one million of them die as a result of their prematurity. Yet experts say many early births can be prevented.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-26_-_Arctic_Sea_Ice_Shrinks_Less_This_Year.htmlSCIENCE IN THE NEWS: This week, we will tell the latest about sea ice in the Arctic Ocean. We will also tell about an international competition involving solar-powered houses. And, we will tell about a new public observatory in Washington, DC.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:42:14 +0900Science in the NewsnoSCIENCE IN THE NEWS: This week, we will tell the latest about sea ice in the Arctic Ocean. We will also tell about an international competition involving solar-powered houses. And, we will tell about a new public observatory in Washington, DC.SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: This week, we will tell the latest about sea ice in the Arctic Ocean. We will also tell about an international competition involving solar-powered houses. And, we will tell about a new public observatory in Washington, DC.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/usa/453.htmlTHIS IS AMERICA: October 31st is Halloween. Millions of children will dress as ghosts, witches, skeletons, superheroes, princesses -- all sorts of costumes.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:37:55 +0900This is AmericanoTHIS IS AMERICA: October 31st is Halloween. Millions of children will dress as ghosts, witches, skeletons, superheroes, princesses -- all sorts of costumes.THIS IS AMERICA: October 31st is Halloween. Millions of children will dress as ghosts, witches, skeletons, superheroes, princesses -- all sorts of costumes.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/people/Charles_Schulz.htmlPEOPLE IN AMERICA in VOA Special English. Today we tell about Charles M. Schulz who wrote and drew the newspaper comic strip "Peanuts" for half a century.Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:56:49 +0900People in AmericanoPEOPLE IN AMERICA in VOA Special English. Today we tell about Charles M. Schulz who wrote and drew the newspaper comic strip "Peanuts" for half a century.PEOPLE IN AMERICA in VOA Special English. Today we tell about Charles M. Schulz who wrote and drew the newspaper comic strip "Peanuts" for half a century.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/words/77.htmlWORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Tom Smith is the best hitter on his company's baseball team. For weeks during the playing season, Tom hit a home run in every game the team played. But then suddenly he stopped hitting home runs. He could not hit the baseball at all. One day he struck out three times in one game. He said, "I am afraid I am losing it."Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:55:13 +0900Words and Their StoriesnoWORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Tom Smith is the best hitter on his company's baseball team. For weeks during the playing season, Tom hit a home run in every game the team played. But then suddenly he stopped hitting home runs. He could not hit the baseball at aWORDS AND THEIR STORIES. Tom Smith is the best hitter on his company's baseball team. For weeks during the playing season, Tom hit a home run in every game the team played. But then suddenly he stopped hitting home runs. He could not hit the baseball at all. One day he struck out three times in one game. He said, "I am afraid I am losing it."ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-23_-_Targeting_Violence_Against_Women_in_Armed_Conflicts.htmlIN THE NEWS: On September 28, 2009, security forces attacked unarmed pro-democracy demonstrators in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. Protesters were shot, beaten and stabbed. Human rights groups and witnesses say at least 157 people were killed, a number disputed by the military government.Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:01:22 +0900In the NewsnoIN THE NEWS: On September 28, 2009, security forces attacked unarmed pro-democracy demonstrators in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. Protesters were shot, beaten and stabbed. Human rights groups and witnesses say at least 157 people were killed, a number dIN THE NEWS: On September 28, 2009, security forces attacked unarmed pro-democracy demonstrators in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. Protesters were shot, beaten and stabbed. Human rights groups and witnesses say at least 157 people were killed, a number disputed by the military government.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.unsv.com/voanews/specialenglish/scripts/2008/04/12/0045/AMERICAN STORIES: Our story today is called "Young Man Axelbrod." It was written by Sinclair Lewis. Here is Shep O'Neal with our story. (Note the link to the text is http://www.unsv.com/voanews/specialenglish/scripts/2008/04/12/0045/Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:55:49 +0900Voice of AmericanoAMERICAN STORIES: Our story today is called "Young Man Axelbrod." It was written by Sinclair Lewis. Here is Shep O'Neal with our story. (Note the link to the text is http://www.unsv.com/voanews/specialenglish/scripts/2008/04/12/0045/AMERICAN STORIES: Our story today is called "Young Man Axelbrod." It was written by Sinclair Lewis. Here is Shep O'Neal with our story. (Note the link to the text is http://www.unsv.com/voanews/specialenglish/scripts/2008/04/12/0045/ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-22_-_In_the_US,_the_New_Look_of_Gas_Exploration.htmlECONOMICS REPORT: Many people think the search for cleaner energy leads only to renewable resources like sun, wind and water. But it also leads to a fossil fuel. Natural gas is considered the cleanest of the fossil fuels, the fuels created by plant and animal remains over millions of years. Burning it releases fewer pollutants than oil or coal.Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:17:45 +0900Economics ReportnoECONOMICS REPORT: Many people think the search for cleaner energy leads only to renewable resources like sun, wind and water. But it also leads to a fossil fuel. Natural gas is considered the cleanest of the fossil fuels, the fuels created by plant and anECONOMICS REPORT: Many people think the search for cleaner energy leads only to renewable resources like sun, wind and water. But it also leads to a fossil fuel. Natural gas is considered the cleanest of the fossil fuels, the fuels created by plant and animal remains over millions of years. Burning it releases fewer pollutants than oil or coal.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/america/539.htmlAMERICAN MOSAIC: This week on our program: We play new music from singer/songwriter Mike Doughty ... And answer a question about names of American towns, cities and states. But first, some news about one of the most famous jewels in the world. The Hope diamond is one of the largest and most famous jewels in the world.Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:14:27 +0900Voice of AmericanoAMERICAN MOSAIC: This week on our program: We play new music from singer/songwriter Mike Doughty ... And answer a question about names of American towns, cities and states. But first, some news about one of the most famous jewels in the world. The Hope diAMERICAN MOSAIC: This week on our program: We play new music from singer/songwriter Mike Doughty ... And answer a question about names of American towns, cities and states. But first, some news about one of the most famous jewels in the world. The Hope diamond is one of the largest and most famous jewels in the world.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-21_-_College_Guide_Aims_to_Help_Students_Avoid_a_'Thin_Education'.htmlEDUCATION REPORT: A new college guide in the United States compares educational requirements in seven subjects. These include math, science, writing and United States history or government. The other subjects are economics, foreign language and literature.Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:43:05 +0900Education ReportnoEDUCATION REPORT: A new college guide in the United States compares educational requirements in seven subjects. These include math, science, writing and United States history or government. The other subjects are economics, foreign language and literatureEDUCATION REPORT: A new college guide in the United States compares educational requirements in seven subjects. These include math, science, writing and United States history or government. The other subjects are economics, foreign language and literature.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/history/107.htmlMAKING OF A NATION: Two years of a bitter, bloody civil war started to show their effects on both the Confederate states of the South and the Union states of the North. Both sides began to feel the pressure of the costly struggle. The South, however, felt the pressure more severely, because it was weaker in troop strength and industrial strength.Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:40:32 +0900Making of a NationnoMAKING OF A NATION: Two years of a bitter, bloody civil war started to show their effects on both the Confederate states of the South and the Union states of the North. Both sides began to feel the pressure of the costly struggle. The South, however, feltMAKING OF A NATION: Two years of a bitter, bloody civil war started to show their effects on both the Confederate states of the South and the Union states of the North. Both sides began to feel the pressure of the costly struggle. The South, however, felt the pressure more severely, because it was weaker in troop strength and industrial strength.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-20_-_Punishment_or_Reward_-_Which_Works_Better_on_Behavior.htmlHEALTH REPORT: Two recent studies have found that punishment is not the best way to influence behavior. One showed that adults are much more cooperative if they work in a system based on rewards.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:56:41 +0900Voice of AmericanoHEALTH REPORT: Two recent studies have found that punishment is not the best way to influence behavior. One showed that adults are much more cooperative if they work in a system based on rewards.HEALTH REPORT: Two recent studies have found that punishment is not the best way to influence behavior. One showed that adults are much more cooperative if they work in a system based on rewards.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-20_-_As_the_World_Turns_-_Exploring_the_Art_of_Wood.htmlEXPLORATIONS: At several galleries in the Washington, DC. area, you might see work by the wood turner Phil Brown. His many wooden bowls and containers have a smooth and modern look.Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:55:14 +0900ExplorationsnoEXPLORATIONS: At several galleries in the Washington, DC. area, you might see work by the wood turner Phil Brown. His many wooden bowls and containers have a smooth and modern look.EXPLORATIONS: At several galleries in the Washington, DC. area, you might see work by the wood turner Phil Brown. His many wooden bowls and containers have a smooth and modern look.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-19_-_Aspirin_Research_Keeps_Giving_New_Life_to_an_Ancient_Medicine.htmlSCIENCE IN THE NEWS: This week, we will tell the story of aspirin. People have known since ancient times that aspirin can reduce pain and high body temperature. But that is not all the drug can do. It has gained important new uses in recent years. Low amounts may help prevent health threats from stroke to heart attack.Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:02:18 +0900Science in the NewsnoSCIENCE IN THE NEWS: This week, we will tell the story of aspirin. People have known since ancient times that aspirin can reduce pain and high body temperature. But that is not all the drug can do. It has gained important new uses in recent years. Low amoSCIENCE IN THE NEWS: This week, we will tell the story of aspirin. People have known since ancient times that aspirin can reduce pain and high body temperature. But that is not all the drug can do. It has gained important new uses in recent years. Low amounts may help prevent health threats from stroke to heart attack.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-19_-_Learning_the_Secrets_of_the_Potato,_and_an_Enemy.htmlAGRICULTURE REPORT: Scientists now have a genetic map of the potato. The project is the work of a team from fourteen countries, the Potato Genome Sequencing Consortium. Potatoes are one of the world's leading food crops. But potato breeders currently spend ten to twelve years developing new kinds. Now they will be able to locate genes for any desired trait, improving quality, nutritional value and disease resistance.Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:00:40 +0900Agriculture ReportnoAGRICULTURE REPORT: Scientists now have a genetic map of the potato. The project is the work of a team from fourteen countries, the Potato Genome Sequencing Consortium. Potatoes are one of the world's leading food crops. But potato breeders currently spenAGRICULTURE REPORT: Scientists now have a genetic map of the potato. The project is the work of a team from fourteen countries, the Potato Genome Sequencing Consortium. Potatoes are one of the world's leading food crops. But potato breeders currently spend ten to twelve years developing new kinds. Now they will be able to locate genes for any desired trait, improving quality, nutritional value and disease resistance.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/usa/452.htmlTHIS IS AMERICA: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary with two concerts later this month in New York City. This week on our program, we play music by some hall of famers, including artists who will be performing at those concerts.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:05:33 +0900This is AmericanoTHIS IS AMERICA: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary with two concerts later this month in New York City. This week on our program, we play music by some hall of famers, including artists who will be performing at thTHIS IS AMERICA: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary with two concerts later this month in New York City. This week on our program, we play music by some hall of famers, including artists who will be performing at those concerts.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-18_-_Report_Calls_Attention_to_Millions_of_Preterm_Births.htmlDEVELOPMENT REPORT: Each year millions of babies are born too soon and too small. Premature or preterm births are defined as births at less than thirty-seven weeks. Prematurity is the leading cause of death in newborn babies. More than one-fourth of the four million newborns who die each year around the world were born too early. Preterm babies that survive can suffer a lifetime of serious health conditions.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:17:24 +0900Voice of AmericanoDEVELOPMENT REPORT: Each year millions of babies are born too soon and too small. Premature or preterm births are defined as births at less than thirty-seven weeks. Prematurity is the leading cause of death in newborn babies. More than one-fourth of the fDEVELOPMENT REPORT: Each year millions of babies are born too soon and too small. Premature or preterm births are defined as births at less than thirty-seven weeks. Prematurity is the leading cause of death in newborn babies. More than one-fourth of the four million newborns who die each year around the world were born too early. Preterm babies that survive can suffer a lifetime of serious health conditions.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-16_-_News_-_Pakistan_Under_Pressure_From_Wave_of_Attacks.htmlIN THE NEWS: Update to the Audio: Pakistani officials say the military has begun a ground offensive against the Taliban in South Waziristan. The army said about 28,000 soldiers were in place Saturday to root out an estimated 10,000 Taliban fighters.Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:02:31 +0900In the NewsnoIN THE NEWS: Update to the Audio: Pakistani officials say the military has begun a ground offensive against the Taliban in South Waziristan. The army said about 28,000 soldiers were in place Saturday to root out an estimated 10,000 Taliban fighters.IN THE NEWS: Update to the Audio: Pakistani officials say the military has begun a ground offensive against the Taliban in South Waziristan. The army said about 28,000 soldiers were in place Saturday to root out an estimated 10,000 Taliban fighters.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-15_-_Words_and_Their_Stories_-_Money_Part_3.htmlWORDS AND THEIR STORIES: Most people enjoy working for several reasons. Their job might be fun, or they like their employer and the other people at work. Most people I know, however, work for the money. I do not know anyone who is loaded, or extremely rich. Most of my friends work to earn enough money to live. They have to make ends meet.Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:54:40 +0900Words and Their StoriesnoWORDS AND THEIR STORIES: Most people enjoy working for several reasons. Their job might be fun, or they like their employer and the other people at work. Most people I know, however, work for the money. I do not know anyone who is loaded, or extremely ricWORDS AND THEIR STORIES: Most people enjoy working for several reasons. Their job might be fun, or they like their employer and the other people at work. Most people I know, however, work for the money. I do not know anyone who is loaded, or extremely rich. Most of my friends work to earn enough money to live. They have to make ends meet.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/people/Betty_Friedan.htmlPEOPLE IN AMERICA: Today we tell about Betty Friedan. She was a powerful activist for the rights of women. Betty Friedan is often called "the mother of the modern women's liberation movement." Her famous book, "The Feminine Mystique," changed America.Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:47:03 +0900People in AmericanoPEOPLE IN AMERICA: Today we tell about Betty Friedan. She was a powerful activist for the rights of women. Betty Friedan is often called "the mother of the modern women's liberation movement." Her famous book, "The Feminine Mystique," changed America.PEOPLE IN AMERICA: Today we tell about Betty Friedan. She was a powerful activist for the rights of women. Betty Friedan is often called "the mother of the modern women's liberation movement." Her famous book, "The Feminine Mystique," changed America.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-15_-_Nobel_Recognizes_Research_Into_Economic_Governance.htmlECONOMICS REPORT: Economists usually study markets. Now, two Americans have won the Nobel Prize in economics for not studying markets. They will share almost one and a half million dollars for their analysis of economic governance. This is the study of how economic activity is governed within companies, communities and other groups. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:05:32 +0900Voice of AmericanoECONOMICS REPORT: Economists usually study markets. Now, two Americans have won the Nobel Prize in economics for not studying markets. They will share almost one and a half million dollars for their analysis of economic governance. This is the study of hoECONOMICS REPORT: Economists usually study markets. Now, two Americans have won the Nobel Prize in economics for not studying markets. They will share almost one and a half million dollars for their analysis of economic governance. This is the study of how economic activity is governed within companies, communities and other groups. ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-15_-_Anjulie_Writes_Deeply_Personal_Songs_With_Caribbean_Roots.htmlAMERICAN MOSAIC: We play music by Anjulie ... And answer a question about actress Audrey Hepburn ... But first, we celebrate a Special English anniversary. Special English Turns 50.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:04:36 +0900American MosaicnoAMERICAN MOSAIC: We play music by Anjulie ... And answer a question about actress Audrey Hepburn ... But first, we celebrate a Special English anniversary. Special English Turns 50.AMERICAN MOSAIC: We play music by Anjulie ... And answer a question about actress Audrey Hepburn ... But first, we celebrate a Special English anniversary. Special English Turns 50.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-14_-_American_History_Series:_The_South_Wins_a_Victory,_but_at_a_Great_Cost.htmlTHE MAKING OF A NATION: In the early weeks of 1863, the American Civil War took a new political direction. President Abraham Lincoln had announced the Emancipation Proclamation. That measure freed the slaves in the rebel states ...Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:28:30 +0900Voice of AmericanoTHE MAKING OF A NATION: In the early weeks of 1863, the American Civil War took a new political direction. President Abraham Lincoln had announced the Emancipation Proclamation. That measure freed the slaves in the rebel states ...THE MAKING OF A NATION: In the early weeks of 1863, the American Civil War took a new political direction. President Abraham Lincoln had announced the Emancipation Proclamation. That measure freed the slaves in the rebel states ...ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-15_-_Getting_Students_Excited_About_a_Life_in_the_Biosciences.htmlEDUCATION REPORT: The American biotechnology industry recently did a study of bioscience education across the country. The biosciences are biology and other sciences that deal with living organisms. Paul Hanle is president of the Biotechnology Institute, one of the ...Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:27:40 +0900Voice of AmericanoEDUCATION REPORT: The American biotechnology industry recently did a study of bioscience education across the country. The biosciences are biology and other sciences that deal with living organisms. Paul Hanle is president of the Biotechnology Institute, EDUCATION REPORT: The American biotechnology industry recently did a study of bioscience education across the country. The biosciences are biology and other sciences that deal with living organisms. Paul Hanle is president of the Biotechnology Institute, one of the ...ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-13_-_Leprosy:_An_Old_Disease_That_Claimed_a_New_Saint.htmlHEALTH REPORT: Pope Benedict named five new saints on Sunday, including a Catholic clergyman who cared for people in a leper colony. Father Damien was born Joseph De Veuster in Belgium.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:20:08 +0900Voice of AmericanoHEALTH REPORT: Pope Benedict named five new saints on Sunday, including a Catholic clergyman who cared for people in a leper colony. Father Damien was born Joseph De Veuster in Belgium.HEALTH REPORT: Pope Benedict named five new saints on Sunday, including a Catholic clergyman who cared for people in a leper colony. Father Damien was born Joseph De Veuster in Belgium.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-13_-_Hip-Hop_Goes_Global_to_a_Socially_Active_Beat.htmlEXPLORATIONS: Today we tell about hip-hop music with a message.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:19:47 +0900Voice of AmericanoEXPLORATIONS: Today we tell about hip-hop music with a message.EXPLORATIONS: Today we tell about hip-hop music with a message.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-12_-_Scientists_Help_Cut_the_Mystery_Behind_Pruning.htmlAGRICULTURE REPORT: We talked last week about when and how to prune plants. Today we tell you about some new understanding of why cutting the main branch of a plant or tree can lead to better development. The findings are from researchers on two continents. ...Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:12:46 +0900Voice of AmericanoAGRICULTURE REPORT: We talked last week about when and how to prune plants. Today we tell you about some new understanding of why cutting the main branch of a plant or tree can lead to better development. The findings are from researchers on two continentAGRICULTURE REPORT: We talked last week about when and how to prune plants. Today we tell you about some new understanding of why cutting the main branch of a plant or tree can lead to better development. The findings are from researchers on two continents. ...ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-12_-_Getting_Clean_in_the_Shower.htmlSCIENCE IN THE NEWS: This week, we will tell about an experimental vaccine against the disease AIDS. We also will tell about a newly found hiding place for harmful bacteria. And we will tell about a ...Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:09:04 +0900Science in the NewsnoSCIENCE IN THE NEWS: This week, we will tell about an experimental vaccine against the disease AIDS. We also will tell about a newly found hiding place for harmful bacteria. And we will tell about a ...SCIENCE IN THE NEWS: This week, we will tell about an experimental vaccine against the disease AIDS. We also will tell about a newly found hiding place for harmful bacteria. And we will tell about a ...ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-11_-_Need_an_Answer_Just_Ask_the_Box.htmlDevelopment Report: When you have a question about something, where do you go? For many people the answer is simple. They go online to a search engine like Google or Yahoo. But what about people in rural or underdeveloped areas?Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:33:48 +0900Voice of AmericanoDevelopment Report: When you have a question about something, where do you go? For many people the answer is simple. They go online to a search engine like Google or Yahoo. But what about people in rural or underdeveloped areas?Development Report: When you have a question about something, where do you go? For many people the answer is simple. They go online to a search engine like Google or Yahoo. But what about people in rural or underdeveloped areas?ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-11_-_The_National_Book_Festival_Celebrates_Reading_for_Everyone.htmlTHIS IS AMERICA: Today we tell about the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. which was held on September 26th. For nine years this outdoor event organized by the Library of Congress ...Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:33:04 +0900Voice of AmericanoTHIS IS AMERICA: Today we tell about the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. which was held on September 26th. For nine years this outdoor event organized by the Library of Congress ...THIS IS AMERICA: Today we tell about the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. which was held on September 26th. For nine years this outdoor event organized by the Library of Congress ...ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.manythings.org/voa/scripts/2009-10/VOA_Special_English_2009-10-10_-_Jack_Benny,_1894-1974:_He_Won_Hearts_Mostly_by_Making_Fun_of_Himself.htmlPEOPLE IN AMERICA. Today, we tell the story of Jack Benny. He was one of America's best-loved funnymen during the twentieth century. Jack Benny was one of the most famous names in show business for more than fifty years. He started as a serious musician, before he discovered he could make people laugh.Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:16:57 +0900Voice of AmericanoPEOPLE IN AMERICA. Today, we tell the story of Jack Benny. He was one of America's best-loved funnymen during the twentieth century. Jack Benny was one of the most famous names in show business for more than fifty years. He started as a serious musician, PEOPLE IN AMERICA. Today, we tell the story of Jack Benny. He was one of America's best-loved funnymen during the twentieth century. Jack Benny was one of the most famous names in show business for more than fifty years. He started as a serious musician, before he discovered he could make people laugh.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-09-voa6.cfm?renderforprint=1IN THE NEWSSat, 10 Oct 2009 03:07:46 +0900In the NewsnoIN THE NEWSIN THE NEWSESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-09-voa1.cfm?renderforprint=1AMERICAN MOSAICSat, 10 Oct 2009 03:07:22 +0900American MosaicnoAMERICAN MOSAICAMERICAN MOSAICESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-09-voa3.cfm?renderforprint=1ECONOMICS REPORTFri, 09 Oct 2009 07:14:24 +0900Economics ReportnoECONOMICS REPORTECONOMICS REPORTESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-09-voa2.cfm?renderforprint=1AMERICAN MOSAICFri, 09 Oct 2009 07:14:03 +0900American MosaicnoAMERICAN MOSAICAMERICAN MOSAICESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-06-voa3.cfm?renderforprint=1MAKING OF A NATION: The Civil War began in eighteen sixty-one as a struggle over the right of states to leave the Union. President Abraham Lincoln firmly believed that a state did not have that right. And he declared war on the southern states that tried to leave.Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:59:39 +0900Making of a NationnoMAKING OF A NATION: The Civil War began in eighteen sixty-one as a struggle over the right of states to leave the Union. President Abraham Lincoln firmly believed that a state did not have that right. And he declared war on the southern states that tried MAKING OF A NATION: The Civil War began in eighteen sixty-one as a struggle over the right of states to leave the Union. President Abraham Lincoln firmly believed that a state did not have that right. And he declared war on the southern states that tried to leave.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-08-voa1.cfm?renderforprint=1VOA Special English Education Report: Last week, we discussed one problem for medical journals: the question of authorship. You would think that all the scientists who took part in a research study would be listed as authors. But that is not always the case. Sometimes there are honorary authors and ghost authors. Honorary authors, also called guest authors, receive credit in a published study but had little to do with designing it or writing the article.Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:57:44 +0900Education ReportnoVOA Special English Education Report: Last week, we discussed one problem for medical journals: the question of authorship. You would think that all the scientists who took part in a research study would be listed as authors. But that is not always the caVOA Special English Education Report: Last week, we discussed one problem for medical journals: the question of authorship. You would think that all the scientists who took part in a research study would be listed as authors. But that is not always the case. Sometimes there are honorary authors and ghost authors. Honorary authors, also called guest authors, receive credit in a published study but had little to do with designing it or writing the article.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-06-voa2.cfm?renderforprint=1HEALTH REPORTWed, 07 Oct 2009 07:34:55 +0900Health ReportnoHEALTH REPORTHEALTH REPORTESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-06-voa1.cfm?renderforprint=1EXPLORATIONSWed, 07 Oct 2009 07:34:36 +0900ExplorationsnoEXPLORATIONSEXPLORATIONSESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-05-voa2.cfm?renderforprint=1AGRICULTURE REPORTTue, 06 Oct 2009 17:22:35 +0900Agriculture ReportnoAGRICULTURE REPORTAGRICULTURE REPORTESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-05-voa1.cfm?renderforprint=1SCIENCE IN THE NEWSTue, 06 Oct 2009 17:22:13 +0900Science in the NewsnoSCIENCE IN THE NEWSSCIENCE IN THE NEWSESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-04-voa2.cfm?renderforprint=1DEVELOPMENT REPORTMon, 05 Oct 2009 04:18:01 +0900Development ReportnoDEVELOPMENT REPORTDEVELOPMENT REPORTESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-04-voa1.cfm?renderforprint=1THIS IS AMERICA:Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:17:42 +0900This is AmericanoTHIS IS AMERICA:THIS IS AMERICA:ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-02-voa2.cfm?renderforprint=1PEOPLE IN AMERICASat, 03 Oct 2009 15:48:43 +0900People in AmericanoPEOPLE IN AMERICAPEOPLE IN AMERICAESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-01-voa2.cfm?renderforprint=1WORDS AND THEIR STORIES: make money hand over fist, lotteries, a windfall, born with a silver spoon in his mouth, hard up, chicken feed, hand-outs, deadbeats, cheapskate, flat broke, strike it rich, splurged, ...Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:48:03 +0900Words and Their StoriesnoWORDS AND THEIR STORIES: make money hand over fist, lotteries, a windfall, born with a silver spoon in his mouth, hard up, chicken feed, hand-outs, deadbeats, cheapskate, flat broke, strike it rich, splurged, ...WORDS AND THEIR STORIES: make money hand over fist, lotteries, a windfall, born with a silver spoon in his mouth, hard up, chicken feed, hand-outs, deadbeats, cheapskate, flat broke, strike it rich, splurged, ...ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-02-voa3.cfm?renderforprint=1IN THE NEWSSat, 03 Oct 2009 06:37:17 +0900In the NewsnoIN THE NEWSIN THE NEWSESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-01-voa4.cfm?renderforprint=1AMERICAN MOSAICFri, 02 Oct 2009 05:34:02 +0900American MosaicnoAMERICAN MOSAICAMERICAN MOSAICESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-01-voa3.cfm?renderforprint=1ECONOMICS REPORTFri, 02 Oct 2009 05:33:48 +0900Economics ReportnoECONOMICS REPORTECONOMICS REPORTESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-10-01-voa1.cfm?renderforprint=1EDUCATION REPORTThu, 01 Oct 2009 16:50:02 +0900Education ReportnoEDUCATION REPORTEDUCATION REPORTESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-30-voa1.cfm?renderforprint=1MAKING OF A NATIONThu, 01 Oct 2009 16:49:47 +0900Making of a NationnoMAKING OF A NATIONMAKING OF A NATIONESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-29-voa2.cfm?renderforprint=1HEALTH REPORTWed, 30 Sep 2009 02:47:12 +0900Health ReportnoHEALTH REPORTHEALTH REPORTESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-29-voa1.cfm?renderforprint=1EXPLORATIONSWed, 30 Sep 2009 02:46:52 +0900ExplorationsnoEXPLORATIONSEXPLORATIONSESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-28-voa2.cfm?renderforprint=1SCIENCE IN THE NEWSTue, 29 Sep 2009 04:49:40 +0900Science in the NewsnoSCIENCE IN THE NEWSSCIENCE IN THE NEWSESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-28-voa1.cfm?renderforprint=1AGRICULTURE REPORTTue, 29 Sep 2009 04:49:16 +0900Agriculture ReportnoAGRICULTURE REPORTAGRICULTURE REPORTESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-27-voa2.cfm?renderforprint=1DEVELOPMENT REPORTSun, 27 Sep 2009 19:07:31 +0900Development ReportnoDEVELOPMENT REPORTDEVELOPMENT REPORTESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-27-voa1.cfm?renderforprint=1THIS IS AMERICASun, 27 Sep 2009 19:07:18 +0900This is AmericanoTHIS IS AMERICATHIS IS AMERICAESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-25-voa4.cfm?renderforprint=1IN THE NEWSSun, 27 Sep 2009 19:06:57 +0900In the NewsnoIN THE NEWSIN THE NEWSESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-25-voa3.cfm?renderforprint=1WORDS AND THEIR STORIESSun, 27 Sep 2009 19:06:32 +0900Words and Their StoriesnoWORDS AND THEIR STORIESWORDS AND THEIR STORIESESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-25-voa2.cfm?renderforprint=1PEOPLE IN AMERICASun, 27 Sep 2009 19:05:56 +0900People in AmericanoPEOPLE IN AMERICAPEOPLE IN AMERICAESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-25-voa1.cfm?renderforprint=1AMERICAN STORIES: A scientist tries to make his wife perfect.Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:05:39 +0900American StoriesnoAMERICAN STORIES: A scientist tries to make his wife perfect.AMERICAN STORIES: A scientist tries to make his wife perfect.ESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-24-voa4.cfm?renderforprint=1ECONOMICS REPORTSun, 27 Sep 2009 19:04:46 +0900Economics ReportnoECONOMICS REPORTECONOMICS REPORTESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-24-voa3.cfm?renderforprint=1AMERICAN MOSAICSun, 27 Sep 2009 19:04:23 +0900American MosaicnoAMERICAN MOSAICAMERICAN MOSAICESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-22-voa2.cfm?renderforprint=1HEALTH REPORTThu, 24 Sep 2009 19:40:54 +0900Health ReportnoHEALTH REPORTHEALTH REPORTESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-23-voa1.cfm?renderforprint=1MAKING OF A NATIONThu, 24 Sep 2009 19:38:44 +0900Making of a NationnoMAKING OF A NATIONMAKING OF A NATIONESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-22-voa1.cfm?renderforprint=1EXPLORATIONSTue, 22 Sep 2009 21:30:18 +0900ExplorationsnoEXPLORATIONSEXPLORATIONSESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-21-voa3.cfm?renderforprint=1SCIENCE IN THE NEWSTue, 22 Sep 2009 05:22:38 +0900Science in the NewsnoSCIENCE IN THE NEWSSCIENCE IN THE NEWSESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-21-voa1.cfm?renderforprint=1AGRICULTURE REPORTTue, 22 Sep 2009 05:22:15 +0900Agriculture ReportnoAGRICULTURE REPORTAGRICULTURE REPORTESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-20-voa2.cfm?renderforprint=1DEVELOPMENT REPORTTue, 22 Sep 2009 01:12:48 +0900Development ReportnoDEVELOPMENT REPORTDEVELOPMENT REPORTESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-20-voa1.cfm?renderforprint=1THIS IS AMERICATue, 22 Sep 2009 01:12:24 +0900This is AmericanoTHIS IS AMERICATHIS IS AMERICAESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-18-voa4.cfm?renderforprint=1IN THE NEWSTue, 22 Sep 2009 01:12:03 +0900In the NewsnoIN THE NEWSIN THE NEWSESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-18-voa3.cfm?renderforprint=1Words and Their StoriesTue, 22 Sep 2009 01:11:48 +0900Words and Their StoriesnoWords and Their StoriesWords and Their StoriesESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-18-voa2.cfm?renderforprint=1PEOPLE IN AMERICATue, 22 Sep 2009 01:11:09 +0900People in AmericanoPEOPLE IN AMERICAPEOPLE IN AMERICAESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-17-voa1.cfm?renderforprint=1AMERICAN MOSAICTue, 22 Sep 2009 01:10:46 +0900American MosaicnoAMERICAN MOSAICAMERICAN MOSAICESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-16-voa2.cfm?renderforprint=1EDUCATION REPORTThu, 17 Sep 2009 16:08:18 +0900Education ReportnoEDUCATION REPORTEDUCATION REPORTESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-16-voa1.cfm?renderforprint=1MAKING OF A NATIONThu, 17 Sep 2009 16:07:55 +0900Making of a NationnoMAKING OF A NATIONMAKING OF A NATIONESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-15-voa3.cfm?renderforprint=1HEALTH REPORTWed, 16 Sep 2009 05:03:34 +0900Health ReportnoHEALTH REPORTHEALTH REPORTESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-15-voa2.cfm?renderforprint=1EXPLORATIONSWed, 16 Sep 2009 05:03:16 +0900ExplorationsnoEXPLORATIONSEXPLORATIONSESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2009-09-14-voa2.cfm?renderforprint=1SCIENCE IN THE NEWSWed, 16 Sep 2009 05:03:00 +0900Science in the NewsnoSCIENCE IN THE NEWSSCIENCE IN THE NEWSESL,EFL,ELT,TESL,TESOL,TEFL,ESOL,English,Study nonadult