Summer Theater: Fireflies That Light Up at the Same Time Crowds will gather in two forests in the United States in coming weeks to see light shows created by a rare species of firefly. These fireflies have the ability to light up with others at the s...
UN Report: Many North Koreans Paying Bribes Just to Survive A United Nations report says many North Koreans are forced to pay bribes to receive food and other necessities of life. 联合国的报告指出，很多朝鲜人被迫行贿来获取食物和...
In English conversation, when we respond to a speaker, we often do not repeat all of their words. Instead, we may say just a few words. The speaker understands our meaning based on what is being said in the conversation. You will hear and see example...
In Venezuela, Criminals Feel Effects of Economic Crisis El Negrito is a feared street criminal who sleeps with a gun under his head. He says he cannot remember how many people he has killed. He also is quick to complain about how Venezuelas failing e...
Now, the VOA Learning English program, Words and Their Stories. On this program we explore the origins and usage of common expressions in American English. And we are happy that you have decided to learn English. It is a good choice. There is really...
Officials: Last Slave Ship from Africa Found in Alabama Researchers reportedly have found wreckage from the last ship known to bring enslaved people from Africa to the United States. U.S. historical officials say the discovery took place off the sout...
75 years later, French 'HistoPad' Offers New View of D-Day The French and the Americans are working together again on a project marking a major event in World War II. This time, they are giving people the chance to travel back in time and experience...
2019 College Graduation Speeches Ask Students to Help Others The time of year has come again when college students in the United States who have completed their study programs celebrate their success. Every spring, U.S. colleges and universities hold...
Britains May to Resign without Brexit Deal British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Friday she will resign after several failed attempts to take the country out of the European Union. Standing in front of the prime ministers official home on Friday...
Norman Rockwell is considered one of America's most beloved artists. Rockwell painted average Americans at work, at play and at war. He captured simple, but powerful details of everyday life in the United States. Some of his paintings were recently i...
