https://learningenglish.voanews.com/z/6024 Talk2Us is an interactive online learning program from VOA Learning English https://learningenglish.voanews.com/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US-LEARN/img/logo.png https://learningenglish.voanews.com/z/6024 en 2026 - VOA 60 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:25:15 +0000 Pangea CMS – VOA Anna Mateo joins Gregory Stachel to talk about a recent road trips and fall events she saw while driving. Join us for a future session by signing up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-road-trips-and-fall-events/6270700.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-road-trips-and-fall-events/6270700.html Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Talk2Us Dr. Jill joins Gregory Stachel to talk about phrases from Ask a Teacher like "how come" and "drop by." Join us for a future session by signing up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/6270701.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/6270701.html Fri, 15 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Talk2Us Dan Novak joins Greg to talk about the Chinese government's limit on video game playing for children. Join us for a future session by signing up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-internet-and-video-game-acddiction/6253421.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-internet-and-video-game-acddiction/6253421.html Fri, 08 Oct 2021 19:00:00 +0000 Talk2Us Tim Wahl, Mr. Footballogy, joins Gregory Stachel to talk about phrases Americans use that come from sports. You can sign up for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/6247153.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/6247153.html Fri, 01 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Talk2Us Dan Friedell joins Dr. Jill to talk about the surprise winners of the U.S. Open tennis tournament. We also talk about young children being active in competitive sports. You can sign up for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-u-s-open-winners/6232816.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-u-s-open-winners/6232816.html Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Talk2Us Peace Corps volunteer Chelsea Milko talks with Greg about her experiences. You can sign up for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-peace-corps-experiences/6224683.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-peace-corps-experiences/6224683.html Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Talk2Us John Russell joins Greg to celebrate the 300th program of Everyday Grammar. John explores phrasal verbs that useful for describing planning and problem solving in general. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-300th-everyday-grammar-celebration-with-john-russell/6178338.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-300th-everyday-grammar-celebration-with-john-russell/6178338.html Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Talk2Us Laurie Collins, also known as DCCityGirl, joins Gregory to discuss what influencers are, how they are changing our present, and how they can change the future. Sign up for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/6078883.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/6078883.html Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Talk2Us Ashley joins Dr. Jill to talk about a new movie with open captions, so deaf people can enjoy it without special equipment. Join us for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-help-for-those-who-are-differently-abled/6008451.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-help-for-those-who-are-differently-abled/6008451.html Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Talk2Us Dorothy Gundy joins Greg Stachel to discuss the meanings of "freaking out" and "bucket list" from two English @ the Movies episodes. Sign up for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-english-the-movies---freaking-out/6004437.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-english-the-movies---freaking-out/6004437.html Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Talk2Us Dan Friedell joins Dr. Jill to talk about some of the stories we have shared about the Olympics: the debates over athletes' clothing, the faster track and track shoes, new sports and how the athletes are showing kindness to each other. Sign up for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/5991889.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/5991889.html Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Talk2Us Anna Matteo joins Dr. Jill to talk about the ways we cook food. We learn about grilling in many different countries! Join us in a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-commonly-confused-cooking-terms/5987903.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-commonly-confused-cooking-terms/5987903.html Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Talk2Us Dorothy Gundy joins Dr. Jill to talk about a story of Black women in the military in World War II. Sign up for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-women-in-the-military/5975175.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-women-in-the-military/5975175.html Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Talk2Us Caty Weaver joins Dr. Jill to talks about some of the latest News Words. Join us for a future session at http://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/5971261.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/5971261.html Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Talk2Us Dorothy Gundy joins Greg to talk about two expressions from recent movies. Join us for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-believe-in-yourself-and-living-in-someone-s-shadow/5955434.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-believe-in-yourself-and-living-in-someone-s-shadow/5955434.html Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Talk2Us Greg Joins Dr. Jill to talk about how independent bookstores survived during the pandemic. We talk about our guests' favorite books and bookstores. Join us for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-bookstores-in-the-pandemic/5945401.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-bookstores-in-the-pandemic/5945401.html Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Talk2Us Anna Matteo joins Dr. Jill to talk about the funny things fathers say. Join us for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-dad-jokes/5941117.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-dad-jokes/5941117.html Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Talk2Us Caty Weaver joins Dr. Jill to talk about two recent News Words: Anxiety and Disrupt. Sign up for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-news-words-with-caty-weaver/5930017.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-news-words-with-caty-weaver/5930017.html Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Talk2Us Susan Shand joins Dr. Jill to talk about how Egypt is welcoming visitors back after the pandemic. We learn about the words "sarcophagus" and "pyramid" from Susan and a guest who works at the Grand Egyptian Museum. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-what-are-the-top-tourist-sites-in-your-country-/5916626.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-what-are-the-top-tourist-sites-in-your-country-/5916626.html Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:52:00 +0000 Talk2Us Kim Zachman joins Dr. Jill to talk about American foods. We hear about the origins of hamburgers, ice cream cones, and cookies. Guests from around the world share their own stories about how they eat these "American foods." Sign up for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/5931419.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/5931419.html Fri, 04 Jun 2021 19:26:00 +0000 Talk2Us