http://learningenglish.voanews.com/archive/learningenglish-home-world/latest/957/957.html Learn English as you read and listen to news and feature stories about world events and politics. Our daily stories are written at the intermediate and upper-beginner level and are read one-third slower than regular VOA English. Everything is free. http://www.voanews.com/img/voa/rssLogo_VOA.gif http://learningenglish.voanews.com/archive/learningenglish-home-world/latest/957/957.html en-US-LEARN 2012 - VOA 60 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:11:43 +0000 Pangea CMS – VOA Also, before the International Space Station, Skylab led the way for long-term space flight | As It Is http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/citizen-scientists-map-co2-skylab/1683503.html http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/citizen-scientists-map-co2-skylab/1683503.html Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:30:15 +0000 As It Is http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/citizen-scientists-map-co2-skylab/1683503.html#relatedInfoContainer President Obama and China’s Xi Jinping discussed cyber-security and North Korea. Also, China makes its biggest purchase in America. http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/us-chinese-presidents-meet-california-/1679882.html http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/us-chinese-presidents-meet-california-/1679882.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:30:16 +0000 As It Is http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/us-chinese-presidents-meet-california-/1679882.html#relatedInfoContainer As It Is, June 10, 2013 http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/kenya-mobile-phones-nigeria-pop-musicians/1671589.html http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/kenya-mobile-phones-nigeria-pop-musicians/1671589.html Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:30:51 +0000 As It Is http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/kenya-mobile-phones-nigeria-pop-musicians/1671589.html#relatedInfoContainer Welcome to As It Is, your daily magazine show from VOA Learning English.   I’m June Simms.   Today we hear about two studies on childhood hunger and its effects on educational development and the world economy. We begin with a story out of Dakar, Senegal.   School Lunch Important for Health and Education   Educators in low-income areas everywhere struggle with one of the most basic barriers to teaching children -- hungry students. The United Nations World Food Program ... http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/childhood-malnutrition-hunger-education-development/1677506.html http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/childhood-malnutrition-hunger-education-development/1677506.html Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:30:36 +0000 As It Is http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/childhood-malnutrition-hunger-education-development/1677506.html#relatedInfoContainer And Tibetan refugees weave to keep their culture alive. http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/discussing-tiananmen-24-years/1674578.html http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/discussing-tiananmen-24-years/1674578.html Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:30:16 +0000 As It Is http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/discussing-tiananmen-24-years/1674578.html#relatedInfoContainer Hello, and welcome once again to As It Is, VOA’s daily magazine show for people learning American English. I’m Christopher Cruise.   Today, we tell about a reported link between human rights abuses in Kenya and several of the country’s leaders, including the current president…   “The whole purpose of (the) Truth, Justice, Reconciliation Commission is to find a closure.”   Also in our show, hope for Kenyans who suffered abuse in the 1950s under British colonial rule…   ... http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/kenya-mau-mau-spacewalk/1671366.html http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/kenya-mau-mau-spacewalk/1671366.html Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:30:16 +0000 As It Is http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/kenya-mau-mau-spacewalk/1671366.html#relatedInfoContainer From VOA Learning English, this is In the News. Iranian voters are considering which candidate to support in the presidential election on June 14th. The eight approved candidates met Friday in the first of three planned debates. They took turns answering questions about Iran’s economy. Recent government reports say inflation is rising at a rate of over 12 percent a year. The unemployment rate is over 13 percent.   The two leading candidates appear to be Saeed Jalili, Iran’s chief ... http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/iran-presidential-election-debate/1672862.html http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/iran-presidential-election-debate/1672862.html Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:30:27 +0000 In the News http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/iran-presidential-election-debate/1672862.html#relatedInfoContainer Hello and welcome to As It Is. I’m June Simms in Washington.   Today, we take a trip to the imaginary planet Krypton to witness the historic birth of Superman and to hear about how he came to Earth.   Also, the music business in Nigeria is one of the fastest growing industries in Africa. But sales of Nigerian CDs may not be paying off.   First, we tell about musical prodigy Emily Bear.   Musical Prodigy Emily Bear Shines on “Diversity”   A child prodigy is someone ... http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/musical-prodigy-emily-bear-diversity/1671462.html http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/musical-prodigy-emily-bear-diversity/1671462.html Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:30:05 +0000 As It Is http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/musical-prodigy-emily-bear-diversity/1671462.html#relatedInfoContainer Hi there. Nice to have you with us again on As It Is. I’m Kelly Jean Kelly. And I’m Christopher Cruise. I have a question for those of you in a relationship. How "normal" are you and your partner as a couple? I mean, are you like most other couples when it comes to things like how much you trust each other, how often you hold hands, how much you share the housework? How would you know, right? Well, two social scientists and a “wellness entrepreneur” decided a few years to try ... http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/habits-happy-couples/1667245.html http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/habits-happy-couples/1667245.html Sun, 26 May 2013 00:30:22 +0000 As It Is http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/habits-happy-couples/1667245.html#relatedInfoContainer Hello there, I’m June Simms in Washington. Thank you for joining us for As It Is.   Today, we travel back in time to remember one of the most historic events in science fiction history.   We also take a trip to New York City for an unusual photographic exhibit.   But first, we hear about a new online exhibit that recognizes the work of Muslim women. The International Museum of Women has a new exhibit on its website. The exhibit showcases the artwork, voices and stories of ... http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/new-exhibit-muslim-women/1667594.html http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/new-exhibit-muslim-women/1667594.html Sat, 25 May 2013 00:30:00 +0000 As It Is http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/new-exhibit-muslim-women/1667594.html#relatedInfoContainer Also, big retail and clothing companies react to the tragedy in Bangladesh. And, David Beckham says goodbye to soccer. http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/plans-chemical-plants-raise-questions-china-bangladesh-beckham/1665677.html http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/plans-chemical-plants-raise-questions-china-bangladesh-beckham/1665677.html Wed, 22 May 2013 00:30:49 +0000 As It Is http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/plans-chemical-plants-raise-questions-china-bangladesh-beckham/1665677.html#relatedInfoContainer As It Is - Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif faces major tests as Prime Minister. http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/nawaz-sharif-pakistan-gadhafi/1663443.html http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/nawaz-sharif-pakistan-gadhafi/1663443.html Tue, 21 May 2013 00:30:12 +0000 As It Is http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/nawaz-sharif-pakistan-gadhafi/1663443.html#relatedInfoContainer