https://learningenglish.voanews.com/z/8133 VOA Learning English presents feature stories, audio, video and multimedia about the U.S. in American English. Stories are written at the intermediate and upper-beginner level. Words are spoken one-third slower for ESL learners. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US-LEARN/img/logo.png https://learningenglish.voanews.com/z/8133 en 2026 - VOA 60 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:29:08 +0000 Pangea CMS – VOA Wilbur and Orville Wright quietly developed a powered flying machine that proved heavier-than-air flight was possible more than 120 years ago. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/wilbur-and-orville-wright-the-first-airplane/7998765.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/wilbur-and-orville-wright-the-first-airplane/7998765.html Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:05:00 +0000 All About AmericaLessons of the DayScience & Technology About five kilometers from the White House in Washington, DC lies an historic building closely linked to the life of one of America’s most famous presidents: Abraham Lincoln. The building, known as President Lincoln's Cottage, is where he spent about one-fourth of his presidency. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/lincoln-s-cottage-a-country-house-for-the-president-/7990415.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/lincoln-s-cottage-a-country-house-for-the-president-/7990415.html Sun, 16 Mar 2025 22:05:00 +0000 All About AmericaLessons of the Day The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company operates the airships collectively known as the Goodyear Blimp. The aircraft enable television coverage of major events from the air and also provide advertising for the Ohio-based company. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/the-goodyear-blimp-has-been-flying-over-america-for-100-years/7979777.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/the-goodyear-blimp-has-been-flying-over-america-for-100-years/7979777.html Wed, 12 Mar 2025 22:05:00 +0000 All About AmericaLessons of the Day The men who worked to create America’s Constitution are often called the nation’s “founders.” But only one of them, James Madison, is considered “the father of the Constitution.” He is credited with helping to form the document and persuading others to accept it. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/james-madison-father-of-america-s-constitution/7986616.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/james-madison-father-of-america-s-constitution/7986616.html Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:05:00 +0000 All About AmericaLessons of the Day Linking San Francisco and Marin County, the Golden Gate Bridge was once the longest suspension bridge in the world. It is still considered one of the most beautiful bridges of its kind. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/the-golden-gate-bridge-san-francisco-s-historic-suspension-bridge/7995847.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/the-golden-gate-bridge-san-francisco-s-historic-suspension-bridge/7995847.html Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:05:00 +0000 All About AmericaLessons of the Day https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/8005604.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/8005604.html Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:10:02 +0000 All About America Philadelphia is also called "the city of brotherly love." Established by William Penn in the 1680s, the city was important to the American independence movement and was for a time the United States capital. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/philadelphia-a-city-famous-for-its-history-/7983180.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/philadelphia-a-city-famous-for-its-history-/7983180.html Sun, 09 Mar 2025 22:05:00 +0000 All About AmericaLessons of the Day Years ago, the bald eagle nearly disappeared, but efforts to save the national symbol succeeded by the early 2000s. Today the large birds are a welcome sight in many wetlands around the country. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/american-culture-bald-eagle-officially-named-national-bird-of-u-s-/7970275.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/american-culture-bald-eagle-officially-named-national-bird-of-u-s-/7970275.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:05:00 +0000 Lessons of the DayAll About America https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/7999129.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/7999129.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:19:16 +0000 All About America Thousands of women have served as intelligence agents for the United States and its allies since the nation began. Virginia Hall was one of the bravest and most successful spies for the Allies during World War II. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/american-spy-virginia-hall/7987894.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/american-spy-virginia-hall/7987894.html Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:05:00 +0000 Lessons of the DayAll About America Tall buildings were limited before the 1880s because of construction materials and safety. Two developments helped them to grow – safer elevators and steel. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/skyscrapers-made-in-america-/7988815.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/skyscrapers-made-in-america-/7988815.html Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:05:00 +0000 Lessons of the DayAll About America