https://learningenglish.voanews.com/z/6024 TALK2US, the interactive VOA Learning English program, meets at 15:00 UTC time on Mondays and at 13:00 UTC time on Wednesdays and Fridays. To join, sign up for a date at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com TALK2US, the interactive VOA Learning English program, meets at 15:00 UTC time on Mondays and at 13:00 UTC time on Wednesdays and Fridays. To join, sign up for a date at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com false en 2026 - VOA 60 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:30:13 +0000 Pangea CMS – VOA VOA Learning English VOA Learning English learningenglish@voanews.com episodic 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 VOA Learning English 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 00:45:52 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull 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 VOA Learning English 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 00:41:39 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull 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 VOA Learning English 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 00:45:01 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull 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 VOA Learning English 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 00:24:12 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull 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 VOA Learning English 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 00:38:36 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull 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 VOA Learning English Peace Corps volunteer Chelsea Milko talks with Greg about her experiences. You can sign up for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:39:20 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull 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 VOA Learning English 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. 00:34:53 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Lauri Collins joins Greg to talk about influencers. You can join 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 VOA Learning English Lauri Collins joins Greg to talk about influencers. You can join a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:43:52 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull 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 VOA Learning English 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 00:41:44 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull 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 VOA Learning English 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. 00:41:52 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull 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 VOA Learning English 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 00:44:16 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull 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 VOA Learning English 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 00:46:00 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull 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 VOA Learning English 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 00:28:45 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull 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 VOA Learning English 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 00:36:45 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull 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 VOA Learning English Dorothy Gundy joins Greg to talk about two expressions from recent movies. Join us for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:38:13 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull 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 VOA Learning English 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 00:39:10 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull 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 VOA Learning English Anna Matteo joins Dr. Jill to talk about the funny things fathers say. Join us for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:42:06 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull 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 VOA Learning English 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 00:33:53 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull 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 VOA Learning English 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. 00:26:40 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull 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 VOA Learning English 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 00:30:27 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Kim Zachman, author of "There's No Ham in Hamburgers," and Dan Friedell join Dr. Jill to talk about Kim's book on popular American foods. We learn the origin of french fries and pizza from Kim. Sign up for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-learn-about-popular-american-foods/5897873.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-learn-about-popular-american-foods/5897873.html Fri, 28 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Kim Zachman, author of "There's No Ham in Hamburgers," and Dan Friedell join Dr. Jill to talk about Kim's book on popular American foods. We learn the origin of french fries and pizza from Kim. Sign up for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:34:57 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Dorothy Gundy joins Dr. Jill to explain two expressions from ENglish@thMovies: "Running From the Past" and "And Where Did that Get You?" Sign up for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-running-from-the-past-/5893658.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-running-from-the-past-/5893658.html Fri, 21 May 2021 18:04:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Dorothy Gundy joins Dr. Jill to explain two expressions from ENglish@thMovies: "Running From the Past" and "And Where Did that Get You?" Sign up for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:22:18 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Susan Shand joins Dr. Jill to talk about Gal Gadot's new television series on women who made an impact on the world around them. We discuss women role models in our guests' lives, too. Sign up for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-women-who-are-role-models/5882032.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-women-who-are-role-models/5882032.html Fri, 14 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Susan Shand joins Dr. Jill to talk about Gal Gadot's new television series on women who made an impact on the world around them. We discuss women role models in our guests' lives, too. Sign up for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:20:27 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Greg joins Dr. Jill to talk about the experiences of college graduates in the past year. They include virtual ceremonies, job hunting and finding a new place to live. Join us for a future session at: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-leaving-college-in-a-pandemic/5871505.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-leaving-college-in-a-pandemic/5871505.html Fri, 07 May 2021 16:00:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Greg joins Dr. Jill to talk about the experiences of college graduates in the past year. They include virtual ceremonies, job hunting and finding a new place to live. Join us for a future session at: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:20:25 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Dr. Jill joins Armen to talk about the VOA "Special English" Word Book. To join us in a future session, sign up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-voa-word-book/5803315.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-voa-word-book/5803315.html Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Dr. Jill joins Armen to talk about the VOA "Special English" Word Book. To join us in a future session, sign up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:24:32 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull For this TALK2US lesson, we talked about some of Voice of America's important News Words, with VOA's Jonathan Evans. We discussed the words: essential, doomscrolling, inoculation, journey and diaspora. To join a future session, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-news-words/5769763.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-news-words/5769763.html Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:22:00 +0000 VOA Learning English For this TALK2US lesson, we talked about some of Voice of America's important News Words, with VOA's Jonathan Evans. We discussed the words: essential, doomscrolling, inoculation, journey and diaspora. To join a future session, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:32:43 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Bryan Lynn joins Dr. Jill and lots of space science fans from around the world to talk about the flight of Ingenuity, the first controlled flight of a human-made vehicle on another planet. Sign up for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/historic-first-flight-of-ingenuity-on-mars/5858644.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/historic-first-flight-of-ingenuity-on-mars/5858644.html Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Bryan Lynn joins Dr. Jill and lots of space science fans from around the world to talk about the flight of Ingenuity, the first controlled flight of a human-made vehicle on another planet. Sign up for a future session at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:19:53 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Dorothy Gundy joins Dr. Jill to talk about a famous practice from the movie "Gaslight." Join us in a future session by signing up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-gaslighting/5829864.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-gaslighting/5829864.html Mon, 19 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Dorothy Gundy joins Dr. Jill to talk about a famous practice from the movie "Gaslight." Join us in a future session by signing up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:20:48 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Anna Matteo talks about escaping from COVID-19 in the "Great Outdoors." To join in a future session, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-escape-from-covid-in-the-great-outdoors/5845601.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-escape-from-covid-in-the-great-outdoors/5845601.html Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Anna Matteo talks about escaping from COVID-19 in the "Great Outdoors." To join in a future session, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:19:23 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Dorothy Gundy joins Dr. Jill to talk about English@the Movies, and "I'm ready for my close-up." Join us in a future session by signing up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-i-m-ready-for-my-close-up/5597668.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-i-m-ready-for-my-close-up/5597668.html Tue, 13 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Dorothy Gundy joins Dr. Jill to talk about English@the Movies, and "I'm ready for my close-up." Join us in a future session by signing up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:22:54 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull New VOA Learning English writer Dan Novak joins Dr. Jill to talk about going to the movies. To join in a future session, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-godzilla-kong-and-going-to-movie-theaters/5845608.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-godzilla-kong-and-going-to-movie-theaters/5845608.html Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000 VOA Learning English New VOA Learning English writer Dan Novak joins Dr. Jill to talk about going to the movies. To join in a future session, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:20:26 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Alice Bryant joins Dr. Jill to ask our guests three questions. They are: What is the most useful thing you own? Tell us about one book that changed your life. Who is someone popular now that you like? Join us in a future session by signing up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-conversation-starters/5827076.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-conversation-starters/5827076.html Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:30:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Alice Bryant joins Dr. Jill to ask our guests three questions. They are: What is the most useful thing you own? Tell us about one book that changed your life. Who is someone popular now that you like? Join us in a future session by signing up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:21:58 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Dan Friedell joins Dr. Jill to talk about the controversy over trans female athletes competing in women's sports. Join us for a future session by signing up at: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-trans-athletes-inclusion-in-school-sports/5820095.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-trans-athletes-inclusion-in-school-sports/5820095.html Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Dan Friedell joins Dr. Jill to talk about the controversy over trans female athletes competing in women's sports. Join us for a future session by signing up at: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:23:01 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Learn about career choices with Bryan Lynn. To join us in a future TALK2US lesson, sign up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-career-choices/5792497.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-career-choices/5792497.html Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:01:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Learn about career choices with Bryan Lynn. To join us in a future TALK2US lesson, sign up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:30:57 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Learn about breakfast around the world with Ashley and Armen. To join us in a future TALK2US lesson, sign up for free at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-breakfast-around-the-world/5787995.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-breakfast-around-the-world/5787995.html Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:48:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Learn about breakfast around the world with Ashley and Armen. To join us in a future TALK2US lesson, sign up for free at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:20:39 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Learn about inspiring writers from around the world with Jonathan and Armen. To join us in a future lesson, sign up for free at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-inspiring-writers-around-the-world/5782129.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-inspiring-writers-around-the-world/5782129.html Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:06:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Learn about inspiring writers from around the world with Jonathan and Armen. To join us in a future lesson, sign up for free at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:22:12 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Ashley joins Armen to talk about landmarks and roadside attractions along the famous Route 66. Guest learners tell us about landmarks in their country, too. To sign up for a future TALK2US lesson, go to talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-landmarks-around-the-world/5750953.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-landmarks-around-the-world/5750953.html Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:31:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Ashley joins Armen to talk about landmarks and roadside attractions along the famous Route 66. Guest learners tell us about landmarks in their country, too. To sign up for a future TALK2US lesson, go to talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:37:24 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Learn about news literacy with Learning English's Bryan Lynn. To sign up for a future TALK2US lesson, go to talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-news-literacy/5743607.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-news-literacy/5743607.html Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:17:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Learn about news literacy with Learning English's Bryan Lynn. To sign up for a future TALK2US lesson, go to talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:33:14 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Learn about road trips in the United States with Dan Friedell. To join us in a future TALK2US lesson, sign up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-road-trips/5743716.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-road-trips/5743716.html Tue, 16 Feb 2021 19:19:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Learn about road trips in the United States with Dan Friedell. To join us in a future TALK2US lesson, sign up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:36:48 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull In this lesson, we talk about how the monarch butterfly population is in danger of disappearing in the United States. We invited butterfly and conservation expert Ray Moranz from the Xerces Society to join us. Take part in a future lesson with us by signing up here: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-monarch-butterflies-are-disappearing-in-the-u-s-a-/5764028.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-monarch-butterflies-are-disappearing-in-the-u-s-a-/5764028.html Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:15:00 +0000 VOA Learning English In this lesson, we talk about how the monarch butterfly population is in danger of disappearing in the United States. We invited butterfly and conservation expert Ray Moranz from the Xerces Society to join us. Take part in a future lesson with us by signing up here: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:34:40 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Dr. Jill joins Armen to talk about special kinds of skills needed during the pandemic and after. We call them "soft skills." To join us in a future lesson, sign up for free at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-soft-skills-are-important/5760914.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-soft-skills-are-important/5760914.html Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:26:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Dr. Jill joins Armen to talk about special kinds of skills needed during the pandemic and after. We call them "soft skills." To join us in a future lesson, sign up for free at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:32:30 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Armen, Dan Friedell and Tim Whal talk about about sporting events around the world. Sign up to join us in a future lesson here: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-sports-around-the-world-super-bowl-sunday/5762655.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-sports-around-the-world-super-bowl-sunday/5762655.html Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:38:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Armen, Dan Friedell and Tim Whal talk about about sporting events around the world. Sign up to join us in a future lesson here: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:32:29 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Armen and Dr. Jill share how Native American communities are helping protect their elders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Special guest professor Yuliana Vasquez shares how she helps her community. Sign up to join us in a future lesson here! https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-protecting-our-elder-s-wisdom/5735954.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-protecting-our-elder-s-wisdom/5735954.html Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:28:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Armen and Dr. Jill share how Native American communities are helping protect their elders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Special guest professor Yuliana Vasquez shares how she helps her community. Sign up to join us in a future lesson here! https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:30:07 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Learn about America's Inauguration tradition with VOA Learning English's Bryan Lynn. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-inaugurations-around-the-world/5744990.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-inaugurations-around-the-world/5744990.html Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:49:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Learn about America's Inauguration tradition with VOA Learning English's Bryan Lynn. 00:45:32 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull John Russell joins Armen to talk about how to use adjective clauses. To join us in a future TALK2US, sign up for free at: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-ways-to-describe-time-with-john-russell/5727223.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-ways-to-describe-time-with-john-russell/5727223.html Wed, 13 Jan 2021 21:42:00 +0000 VOA Learning English John Russell joins Armen to talk about how to use adjective clauses. To join us in a future TALK2US, sign up for free at: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:34:48 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Joel Alvarez joins Armen and Dr. Jill to talk about teachers who have inspired us over the years. To join a future session, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-inspiring-teachers/5718951.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-inspiring-teachers/5718951.html Thu, 07 Jan 2021 19:10:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Joel Alvarez joins Armen and Dr. Jill to talk about teachers who have inspired us over the years. To join a future session, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:38:23 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Armen and Ashley talk to guests from around the world about New Year's traditions and resolutions. To join us in a future lesson, sign up for free at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. Happy New Year! https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-new-year-s-around-the-world/5710653.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-new-year-s-around-the-world/5710653.html Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:14:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Armen and Ashley talk to guests from around the world about New Year's traditions and resolutions. To join us in a future lesson, sign up for free at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. Happy New Year! 00:30:27 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Greg joins Armen and Dr. Jill to talk about gift-giving around the world. Sign up to join us for a future TALK2US here: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/5710910.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/5710910.html Wed, 23 Dec 2020 22:00:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Greg joins Armen and Dr. Jill to talk about gift-giving around the world. Sign up to join us for a future TALK2US here: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:31:50 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull In this lesson, learners from around the world ask questions to get to know Armen, a new Learning English team member. To join us in a future lesson, sign up for free at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-questions-to-ask-to-get-to-know-someone-new/5698901.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-questions-to-ask-to-get-to-know-someone-new/5698901.html Mon, 21 Dec 2020 16:38:00 +0000 VOA Learning English In this lesson, learners from around the world ask questions to get to know Armen, a new Learning English team member. To join us in a future lesson, sign up for free at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:36:53 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Alice Bryant joins Dr. Jill to help guests practice making comparisons with as... as... You can join a future lesson by signing up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-comparisons-of-equality-with-as-as-/5650881.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-comparisons-of-equality-with-as-as-/5650881.html Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:59:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Alice Bryant joins Dr. Jill to help guests practice making comparisons with as... as... You can join a future lesson by signing up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:27:39 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Tim Wahl joins Dr. Jill and Greg to talk about some expressions that Americans use related to the game of American football. Join us for a future session by signing up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-mr-footballogy-explains-sports-idioms/5667562.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-mr-footballogy-explains-sports-idioms/5667562.html Fri, 27 Nov 2020 17:23:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Tim Wahl joins Dr. Jill and Greg to talk about some expressions that Americans use related to the game of American football. Join us for a future session by signing up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:34:42 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Anna Matteo joins Ashley to discuss how Thanksgiving may be different this year. She also teaches a few of her favorite Thanksgiving-related idioms! To join a future lesson, sign up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-thanksgiving-idioms/5676184.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-thanksgiving-idioms/5676184.html Thu, 26 Nov 2020 17:53:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Anna Matteo joins Ashley to discuss how Thanksgiving may be different this year. She also teaches a few of her favorite Thanksgiving-related idioms! To join a future lesson, sign up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:37:03 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Dr. Jill shares some recent questions and answers on the Ask a Teacher column. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-ask-a-teacher-highlights/5645317.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-ask-a-teacher-highlights/5645317.html Fri, 20 Nov 2020 18:29:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Dr. Jill shares some recent questions and answers on the Ask a Teacher column. 00:27:45 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull John Russell talks with English learners from around the world about habits and English learning. To join us in a future lesson, sign up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-habits-and-learning-english/5664544.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-habits-and-learning-english/5664544.html Wed, 18 Nov 2020 16:30:00 +0000 VOA Learning English John Russell talks with English learners from around the world about habits and English learning. To join us in a future lesson, sign up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:34:58 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Doroht Gundy joins Dr. Jill to talk about English@theMovies and the phrase, "Don't let's ask for the moon." We also talk about "mooning over" someone and "many moons ago." You can join us by signing up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-moon-idioms/5633129.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-moon-idioms/5633129.html Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:07:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Doroht Gundy joins Dr. Jill to talk about English@theMovies and the phrase, "Don't let's ask for the moon." We also talk about "mooning over" someone and "many moons ago." You can join us by signing up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:25:51 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Bryan Lynn joins Dr. Jill to talk about a new development in driverless cars. We discuss the pros and cons of autonomous vehicles. To join a future event, sign up at: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-driverless-cars/5630132.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-driverless-cars/5630132.html Thu, 12 Nov 2020 15:45:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Bryan Lynn joins Dr. Jill to talk about a new development in driverless cars. We discuss the pros and cons of autonomous vehicles. To join a future event, sign up at: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:36:22 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Anna Matteo joins Dr. Jill and Greg to talk about an expression in English, "Hard Nut to Crack." To join us in a future chat, register at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-that-is-a-hard-nut-to-crack-/5627172.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-that-is-a-hard-nut-to-crack-/5627172.html Fri, 06 Nov 2020 15:19:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Anna Matteo joins Dr. Jill and Greg to talk about an expression in English, "Hard Nut to Crack." To join us in a future chat, register at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:32:01 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Caty Weaver joins Ashley to talk about the weather and climate around the world. To join us in a future lesson, sign up (for free) at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-let-s-talk-about-the-weather/5641934.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-let-s-talk-about-the-weather/5641934.html Wed, 04 Nov 2020 20:12:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Caty Weaver joins Ashley to talk about the weather and climate around the world. To join us in a future lesson, sign up (for free) at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:31:23 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Greg's fellow intern, Frances, join in a conversation about college student life. To join us in a future event, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-college-student-life/5636123.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-college-student-life/5636123.html Mon, 02 Nov 2020 20:40:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Greg's fellow intern, Frances, join in a conversation about college student life. To join us in a future event, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:31:58 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Anna Matteo (in costume!) joins Ashley and guest learners to discuss Halloween and other upcoming holidays around the world. To join us in a future lesson, sign up for free at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-covid-changing-halloween-other-traditions/5639176.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-covid-changing-halloween-other-traditions/5639176.html Fri, 30 Oct 2020 18:35:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Anna Matteo (in costume!) joins Ashley and guest learners to discuss Halloween and other upcoming holidays around the world. To join us in a future lesson, sign up for free at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:36:37 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Caty Weaver joins Dr. Jill to talk about pets and other animals we live with. Join us in a future session by signing up here: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-show-us-your-pet/5624343.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-show-us-your-pet/5624343.html Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:22:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Caty Weaver joins Dr. Jill to talk about pets and other animals we live with. Join us in a future session by signing up here: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:28:01 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Alice Bryant joins Ashley and guests from around the world to share ways learners can improve their retention of new English vocabulary words. To join us in a future TALK2US lesson, sign up (for free) at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-ways-to-remember-new-vocabulary/5621542.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-ways-to-remember-new-vocabulary/5621542.html Mon, 26 Oct 2020 18:43:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Alice Bryant joins Ashley and guests from around the world to share ways learners can improve their retention of new English vocabulary words. To join us in a future TALK2US lesson, sign up (for free) at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:31:52 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Dorothy Gundy joins Dr. Jill to talk about a line from a classic movie. To join us for a future session, sign up at: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-failure-to-communicate-/5615292.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-failure-to-communicate-/5615292.html Mon, 19 Oct 2020 15:02:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Dorothy Gundy joins Dr. Jill to talk about a line from a classic movie. To join us for a future session, sign up at: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:26:14 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Caty Weaver joins Greg and Dr. JIll to talk about the birth of a baby giant panda and national animals around the world.To join us in a future lesson, sign up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-national-animals-around-the-world/5612375.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-national-animals-around-the-world/5612375.html Fri, 16 Oct 2020 17:11:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Caty Weaver joins Greg and Dr. JIll to talk about the birth of a baby giant panda and national animals around the world.To join us in a future lesson, sign up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:23:01 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Jonathan Evans joins host Gregory Stachel to talk about his love of singing and favorite song for Karaoke. Join us for a future session by signing up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-practicing-english-with-karaoke-and-music-/5609576.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-practicing-english-with-karaoke-and-music-/5609576.html Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:31:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Jonathan Evans joins host Gregory Stachel to talk about his love of singing and favorite song for Karaoke. Join us for a future session by signing up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:36:47 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Anna Matteo joins Ashley to talk about what it means to have a sprinter's mentality versus a marathon mentality. To join us in a future lesson, sign up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com ! https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-it-s-a-marathon-not-a-sprint/5603556.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-it-s-a-marathon-not-a-sprint/5603556.html Fri, 09 Oct 2020 17:03:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Anna Matteo joins Ashley to talk about what it means to have a sprinter's mentality versus a marathon mentality. To join us in a future lesson, sign up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com ! 00:16:48 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Bryan Lynn joins Dr. Jill and Greg to talk about Wal-Mart's drone delivery of COVID-19 tests and other uses of drones in daily life. To join us in a future lesson, sign up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com! https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-drones-in-our-lives/5600595.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-drones-in-our-lives/5600595.html Wed, 07 Oct 2020 15:33:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Bryan Lynn joins Dr. Jill and Greg to talk about Wal-Mart's drone delivery of COVID-19 tests and other uses of drones in daily life. To join us in a future lesson, sign up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com! 00:35:04 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Caty Weaver joins Ashley to talk about gender reveal parties. To join a future session sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-gender-reveal-parties/5591772.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-gender-reveal-parties/5591772.html Fri, 02 Oct 2020 16:47:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Caty Weaver joins Ashley to talk about gender reveal parties. To join a future session sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:31:25 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull John Russell joins Ashley to talk about the differences between personal, reflexive and intensive pronouns. To join us in a future lesson, register at: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. We open up new sessions every Wednesday! https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-what-are-intensive-pronouns-/5589012.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-what-are-intensive-pronouns-/5589012.html Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:01:00 +0000 VOA Learning English John Russell joins Ashley to talk about the differences between personal, reflexive and intensive pronouns. To join us in a future lesson, register at: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. We open up new sessions every Wednesday! 00:31:42 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Alice Bryant joins Dr. Jill and Greg to practice speaking English with these two questions: What is your dream job? and Who is your closest friend? To join us in a future session, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-friends-and-dream-jobs/5594888.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-friends-and-dream-jobs/5594888.html Mon, 28 Sep 2020 16:29:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Alice Bryant joins Dr. Jill and Greg to practice speaking English with these two questions: What is your dream job? and Who is your closest friend? To join us in a future session, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:30:54 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Anna Matteo joins Ashley to talk about a common, informal idiom in American English. To join us in a future lesson, sign up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. We add new dates every Wednesday. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-deer-caught-in-headlights-/5585791.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-deer-caught-in-headlights-/5585791.html Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:28:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Anna Matteo joins Ashley to talk about a common, informal idiom in American English. To join us in a future lesson, sign up at talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. We add new dates every Wednesday. 00:32:08 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Learning English Intern Greg Stachel joins Dr. Jill to ask questions about gender roles in the countries of our guests from Columbia, Brazil, Uruguay, Angola, Vietnam, India and Azerbaijian, Join us for future lessons at http://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-gender-roles/5583007.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-gender-roles/5583007.html Mon, 21 Sep 2020 17:11:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Learning English Intern Greg Stachel joins Dr. Jill to ask questions about gender roles in the countries of our guests from Columbia, Brazil, Uruguay, Angola, Vietnam, India and Azerbaijian, Join us for future lessons at http://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:29:54 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Bryan Lynn joins Dr. Jill to talk about experiments with building the muscles of mice in space. The conversation includes a few "muscle" expressions and questions about genetic modification. To join us in a future meeting, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-space-mice/5579873.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-space-mice/5579873.html Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:09:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Bryan Lynn joins Dr. Jill to talk about experiments with building the muscles of mice in space. The conversation includes a few "muscle" expressions and questions about genetic modification. To join us in a future meeting, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:28:59 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Caty Weaver joins Dr. Jill to talk about the Tokyo Olympics, the US Open tennis tournament, and our guests' favorite sports. Join us in a future session at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-favoritesports-around-the-world/5576745.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-favoritesports-around-the-world/5576745.html Wed, 16 Sep 2020 15:20:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Caty Weaver joins Dr. Jill to talk about the Tokyo Olympics, the US Open tennis tournament, and our guests' favorite sports. Join us in a future session at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:27:43 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Alice Bryant joins Ashley to talk about saying you regret something using the -ing form of verbs. To join us in a future session, sign up at: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-ways-to-express-regret/5576861.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-ways-to-express-regret/5576861.html Tue, 15 Sep 2020 15:24:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Alice Bryant joins Ashley to talk about saying you regret something using the -ing form of verbs. To join us in a future session, sign up at: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:26:15 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull John Russell joins Ashley to explore the vowel sound /ɛ/ and / eɪ/. To join Learning English teachers and staff in a future lesson, sign up here: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com We add classes for the following week every Wednesday. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-vowel-sounds-with-john-russell/5567838.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-vowel-sounds-with-john-russell/5567838.html Wed, 09 Sep 2020 15:02:00 +0000 VOA Learning English John Russell joins Ashley to explore the vowel sound /ɛ/ and / eɪ/. To join Learning English teachers and staff in a future lesson, sign up here: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com We add classes for the following week every Wednesday. 00:32:41 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Anna Matteo joins Dr. Jill to talk about exercises for improving how deeply you breathe. To join us in a future lesson, visit talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-deep-breathing-and-breath-expressions/5566263.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-deep-breathing-and-breath-expressions/5566263.html Mon, 07 Sep 2020 13:57:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Anna Matteo joins Dr. Jill to talk about exercises for improving how deeply you breathe. To join us in a future lesson, visit talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:26:01 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Dorothy Gundy joins Dr. Jill to talk about an expression used in the 1967 movie, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner." To join us in a future session, go to https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-break-it-to-me-gently/5562180.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-break-it-to-me-gently/5562180.html Fri, 04 Sep 2020 18:56:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Dorothy Gundy joins Dr. Jill to talk about an expression used in the 1967 movie, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner." To join us in a future session, go to https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:27:39 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Alice Bryant joins Dr. Jill to help guests practice speaking English. They talk about childhood memories, vacations gone wrong, and favorite movies. To join a future conversation, choose a date at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-speaking-practice/5558877.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-speaking-practice/5558877.html Wed, 02 Sep 2020 20:41:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Alice Bryant joins Dr. Jill to help guests practice speaking English. They talk about childhood memories, vacations gone wrong, and favorite movies. To join a future conversation, choose a date at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:29:53 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull John Russell discusses common phrasal expressions in American English. To join us in a future lesson, visit talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-phrasal-expressions/5555935.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-phrasal-expressions/5555935.html Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:41:00 +0000 VOA Learning English John Russell discusses common phrasal expressions in American English. To join us in a future lesson, visit talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:30:00 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Caty Weaver joins Ashley to talk about a recent increase in homeschooling in the United States as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. To join us in a future lesson, register here: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. We ask that you please sign up for just one lesson a week! https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-a-rise-in-homeschooling/5553113.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-a-rise-in-homeschooling/5553113.html Wed, 26 Aug 2020 19:47:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Caty Weaver joins Ashley to talk about a recent increase in homeschooling in the United States as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. To join us in a future lesson, register here: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. We ask that you please sign up for just one lesson a week! 00:26:34 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Anna Matteo joins Ashley and learners from around the world for a conversation about weddings during the coronavirus crisis. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-getting-married-during-a-pandemic/5549681.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-getting-married-during-a-pandemic/5549681.html Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:50:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Anna Matteo joins Ashley and learners from around the world for a conversation about weddings during the coronavirus crisis. 00:27:09 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull John Russell joins Ashley to talk about the /i/ and the /I/ vowel sounds in American English. To join us for a future lesson, register here: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-comparing-the-i-and-i-vowel-sounds-/5546948.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-comparing-the-i-and-i-vowel-sounds-/5546948.html Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:04:00 +0000 VOA Learning English John Russell joins Ashley to talk about the /i/ and the /I/ vowel sounds in American English. To join us for a future lesson, register here: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:39:24 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Bryan Lynn joins Dr. Jill to talk about a story he wrote about a 'Smart Mask.' Then we ask our guests to show us the masks they wear and we talk about how they help protect us. To join a future discussion, sign up at: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-show-us-your-mask-/5544147.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-show-us-your-mask-/5544147.html Wed, 19 Aug 2020 16:39:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Bryan Lynn joins Dr. Jill to talk about a story he wrote about a 'Smart Mask.' Then we ask our guests to show us the masks they wear and we talk about how they help protect us. To join a future discussion, sign up at: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:37:39 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Hai Do joins Dr. Jill Robbins to talk about his journey from Vietnam to the United States at 17 years of age. Today, he leads the Learning English branch of VOA. To join us in a future lesson, register at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-meet-the-head-of-voa-learning-english/5540758.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-meet-the-head-of-voa-learning-english/5540758.html Mon, 17 Aug 2020 19:21:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Hai Do joins Dr. Jill Robbins to talk about his journey from Vietnam to the United States at 17 years of age. Today, he leads the Learning English branch of VOA. To join us in a future lesson, register at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:40:57 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Pete Musto joins Dr. Jill to talk about his career at VOA. We also talked about the best job Pete and our guests have had and the job he would like to have. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-what-is-the-best-job-you-had/5537785.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-what-is-the-best-job-you-had/5537785.html Fri, 14 Aug 2020 21:34:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Pete Musto joins Dr. Jill to talk about his career at VOA. We also talked about the best job Pete and our guests have had and the job he would like to have. 00:28:01 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Alice Bryant joins Ashley to ask the question, "How Many Meanings of 'Run' Do You Know?" To join us in a future lesson, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-practice-using-the-verb-run/5534945.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-practice-using-the-verb-run/5534945.html Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:10:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Alice Bryant joins Ashley to ask the question, "How Many Meanings of 'Run' Do You Know?" To join us in a future lesson, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:27:24 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Anna Matteo joins Ashley to talk about tips for managing your work and other responsibilities when staying at home. To join us in a future lesson, sign up here: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-managing-your-work-and-schedule-at-home/5531566.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-managing-your-work-and-schedule-at-home/5531566.html Mon, 10 Aug 2020 14:16:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Anna Matteo joins Ashley to talk about tips for managing your work and other responsibilities when staying at home. To join us in a future lesson, sign up here: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:30:24 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull John Russell joins Ashley to talk about question words and sentence structure when asking and answering questions! To join us in a future lesson, sign up here: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-question-words/5528797.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-question-words/5528797.html Fri, 07 Aug 2020 15:54:00 +0000 VOA Learning English John Russell joins Ashley to talk about question words and sentence structure when asking and answering questions! To join us in a future lesson, sign up here: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:34:18 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Alice Bryant and Dr. Jill take learners through a language fluency exercise. To join us in a future lesson, sign up here: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-language-fluency/5528421.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-language-fluency/5528421.html Thu, 06 Aug 2020 15:40:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Alice Bryant and Dr. Jill take learners through a language fluency exercise. To join us in a future lesson, sign up here: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com. 00:30:02 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Anna Mateo joins Dr. Jill to talk about tree huggers and other expressions in English relating to trees. To join this program, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-tree-huggers/5522278.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-tree-huggers/5522278.html Mon, 03 Aug 2020 18:31:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Anna Mateo joins Dr. Jill to talk about tree huggers and other expressions in English relating to trees. To join this program, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:30:37 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Jonathan Evans joins Dr. Jill to talk about how young people are trying to have dances during the pandemic. To join this program, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-dances-in-a-pandemic/5520616.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-dances-in-a-pandemic/5520616.html Fri, 31 Jul 2020 15:31:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Jonathan Evans joins Dr. Jill to talk about how young people are trying to have dances during the pandemic. To join this program, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:27:43 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Alice Bryant joins Dr. Jill to play the "Watermelon Game." Practice speaking English with us by signing up for a lesson here: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-alice-bryant-teaches-the-watermelon-game-/5519173.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-alice-bryant-teaches-the-watermelon-game-/5519173.html Wed, 29 Jul 2020 16:22:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Alice Bryant joins Dr. Jill to play the "Watermelon Game." Practice speaking English with us by signing up for a lesson here: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:30:35 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Bryan Lynn joins Ashley Thompson to talk about language and long space trips. To join this program, register at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-space-travel-and-communication-problems/5511768.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-space-travel-and-communication-problems/5511768.html Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:03:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Bryan Lynn joins Ashley Thompson to talk about language and long space trips. To join this program, register at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:32:17 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Dorothy Gundy joins Ashley to talk about a classic movie line. To join this program, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-there-s-no-crying-in-baseball/5515136.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-there-s-no-crying-in-baseball/5515136.html Fri, 24 Jul 2020 20:37:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Dorothy Gundy joins Ashley to talk about a classic movie line. To join this program, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:30:59 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Alice Bryant joins Dr. Jill to play a game with numbers in English. Guests learn how to say and understand large and small numbers. To join a future lesson, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-a-numbers-game/5507183.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-a-numbers-game/5507183.html Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:15:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Alice Bryant joins Dr. Jill to play a game with numbers in English. Guests learn how to say and understand large and small numbers. To join a future lesson, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:26:49 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Dr. Jill and Ashley talk with teachers and students from around the world about re-opening schools this fall with hybrid learning methods. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-re-opening-schools/5505665.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-re-opening-schools/5505665.html Fri, 17 Jul 2020 14:21:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Dr. Jill and Ashley talk with teachers and students from around the world about re-opening schools this fall with hybrid learning methods. 00:25:15 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Anna Matteo joins Dr. Jill Robbins and Ashley Thompson to talk about lightning expressions. Join us by registering at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-lightning-doesnt-strike-twice-or-does-it/5501214.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-lightning-doesnt-strike-twice-or-does-it/5501214.html Mon, 13 Jul 2020 19:50:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Anna Matteo joins Dr. Jill Robbins and Ashley Thompson to talk about lightning expressions. Join us by registering at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:23:10 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull John Russell joins Dr. Jill Robbins to talk about two types of questions in English and how the intonation differs for them. Join us by registering at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-intonation-speaking-and-grammar/5498246.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-intonation-speaking-and-grammar/5498246.html Mon, 13 Jul 2020 15:32:00 +0000 VOA Learning English John Russell joins Dr. Jill Robbins to talk about two types of questions in English and how the intonation differs for them. Join us by registering at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:29:51 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Dorothy Gundy joins Dr. Jill to talk about expressions from two famous movies: Men in Black and Babe. Join us by signing up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-show-me-the-door-that-ll-do-pig/5495808.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-show-me-the-door-that-ll-do-pig/5495808.html Fri, 10 Jul 2020 12:43:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Dorothy Gundy joins Dr. Jill to talk about expressions from two famous movies: Men in Black and Babe. Join us by signing up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:17:52 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Alice Bryant joins Dr. Jill to play a guessing game! Join us by signing up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-guess-the-word/5491971.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-guess-the-word/5491971.html Wed, 08 Jul 2020 13:59:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Alice Bryant joins Dr. Jill to play a guessing game! Join us by signing up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:12:00 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull John Russell joins Dr. Jill and Ashley to talk about word stress in sentences from a famous comedian and a few famous movies. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-word-stress-content-and-function-words/5485145.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-word-stress-content-and-function-words/5485145.html Mon, 06 Jul 2020 14:00:00 +0000 VOA Learning English John Russell joins Dr. Jill and Ashley to talk about word stress in sentences from a famous comedian and a few famous movies. 00:29:47 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Alice Bryant joins Dr. Jill and Ashley to practice English conversation with an activity known as Show and Tell. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-show-and-tell/5483206.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-show-and-tell/5483206.html Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:00:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Alice Bryant joins Dr. Jill and Ashley to practice English conversation with an activity known as Show and Tell. 00:28:52 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Bryan Lynn joins Dr. Jill and Ashley to talk about his science story on how scientists are listening to the oceans while there is little traffic on them. Join us by signing up at: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-listening-to-quiet-oceans/5477818.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-listening-to-quiet-oceans/5477818.html Thu, 25 Jun 2020 22:21:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Bryan Lynn joins Dr. Jill and Ashley to talk about his science story on how scientists are listening to the oceans while there is little traffic on them. Join us by signing up at: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:38:12 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Dr. Jill and Ashley explain American English idioms about dogs and guests explain dog-related expressions in their native languages! Join us for a lesson by going to Eventbrite: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-the-dog-days-of-summer/5473006.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-the-dog-days-of-summer/5473006.html Wed, 24 Jun 2020 15:45:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Dr. Jill and Ashley explain American English idioms about dogs and guests explain dog-related expressions in their native languages! Join us for a lesson by going to Eventbrite: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:29:59 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Alice Bryant joins Dr. Jill and Ashley to talk about her story on making how-to videos to improve speaking skills. Sign up to join us here: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-improve-your-speaking-by-making-how-to-videos/5469938.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-improve-your-speaking-by-making-how-to-videos/5469938.html Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:04:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Alice Bryant joins Dr. Jill and Ashley to talk about her story on making how-to videos to improve speaking skills. Sign up to join us here: https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:25:43 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull John Russell joins Dr. Jill and Ashley to talk about word stress in compound nouns, phrasal verbs and phrasal nouns. To join us in a lesson, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-word-stress/5468513.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-word-stress/5468513.html Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:30:00 +0000 VOA Learning English John Russell joins Dr. Jill and Ashley to talk about word stress in compound nouns, phrasal verbs and phrasal nouns. To join us in a lesson, sign up at https://talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:30:05 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Anna Matteo joins Dr. Jill and Ashley to talk about a recent story she did on the brain and clutter. To join a future lesson, sign up at: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-understanding-your-brain-and-clutter/5463716.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-understanding-your-brain-and-clutter/5463716.html Tue, 16 Jun 2020 14:41:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Anna Matteo joins Dr. Jill and Ashley to talk about a recent story she did on the brain and clutter. To join a future lesson, sign up at: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:29:48 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Dorothy Gundy joins Ashley and Dr. Jill to talk about our new video series on classic American movies. She explains a famous saying from "The Wizard of Oz." To join a future lesson, sign up at: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-we-re-not-in-kansas-anymore/5460752.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-we-re-not-in-kansas-anymore/5460752.html Sun, 14 Jun 2020 17:20:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Dorothy Gundy joins Ashley and Dr. Jill to talk about our new video series on classic American movies. She explains a famous saying from "The Wizard of Oz." To join a future lesson, sign up at: talk2usvoa.eventbrite.com 00:27:14 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull John Russell joins Dr. Jill and Ashley to talk about what to do before, during and after you study to help yourself remember more. To join future TALK2US lessons, sign up here: https://voalearningenglish_talk2us.eventbrite.com/ https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-ways-to-make-studying-powerful/5459384.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-ways-to-make-studying-powerful/5459384.html Fri, 12 Jun 2020 12:56:00 +0000 VOA Learning English John Russell joins Dr. Jill and Ashley to talk about what to do before, during and after you study to help yourself remember more. To join future TALK2US lessons, sign up here: https://voalearningenglish_talk2us.eventbrite.com/ 00:29:47 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Caty Weaver joins Ashley and Dr. Jill to teach the use of two prefixes: un- and in-, with students from Morrocco, Uruguay, Turkey, Afghanistan, Ethiopia and Egypt. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-prefixes-un--and-in-/5454168.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-prefixes-un--and-in-/5454168.html Mon, 08 Jun 2020 18:27:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Caty Weaver joins Ashley and Dr. Jill to teach the use of two prefixes: un- and in-, with students from Morrocco, Uruguay, Turkey, Afghanistan, Ethiopia and Egypt. 00:25:28 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Alice Bryant joins Ashley and Dr. Jill to play a grammar game. You can learn more about this game here: https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/grammar-games-at-home-questions-and-answers/5363630.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-questions-and-answers-game/5450936.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-questions-and-answers-game/5450936.html Fri, 05 Jun 2020 20:33:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Alice Bryant joins Ashley and Dr. Jill to play a grammar game. You can learn more about this game here: https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/grammar-games-at-home-questions-and-answers/5363630.html 00:28:32 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Ashley and Dr. Jill talk with participants about a question from Ask a Teacher: How can I sound American? See our Facebook page to sign up to join us on a future TALK2US. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-how-can-i-sound-american/5444606.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-how-can-i-sound-american/5444606.html Mon, 01 Jun 2020 21:29:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Ashley and Dr. Jill talk with participants about a question from Ask a Teacher: How can I sound American? See our Facebook page to sign up to join us on a future TALK2US. 00:31:05 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Ashley joins Dr. Jill Robbins to talk about container gardening. Dr. Jill explains how to make your own potting mix, find cheap (or free!) containers, and how to know what you should grow. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-container-gardening/5421650.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us-container-gardening/5421650.html Fri, 15 May 2020 17:45:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Ashley joins Dr. Jill Robbins to talk about container gardening. Dr. Jill explains how to make your own potting mix, find cheap (or free!) containers, and how to know what you should grow. 00:20:47 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Ashley Thompson and Dr. Jill Robbins answer some of the questions sent in for our "Ask a Teacher" series. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/ask-a-teacher-questions-and-answers/5401154.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/ask-a-teacher-questions-and-answers/5401154.html Fri, 01 May 2020 22:00:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Ashley Thompson and Dr. Jill Robbins answer some of the questions sent in for our "Ask a Teacher" series. 00:19:07 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull John Russell joins Dr. Jill Robbins to talk about how to prepare to study. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/things-to-do-before-you-study/5376920.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/things-to-do-before-you-study/5376920.html Fri, 17 Apr 2020 18:15:00 +0000 VOA Learning English John Russell joins Dr. Jill Robbins to talk about how to prepare to study. 00:54:42 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Caty Weaver joins Dr. Jill Robbins to talk about introverts and extroverts. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/extroverts-and-introverts-face-difficulties-with-social-distancing/5375079.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/extroverts-and-introverts-face-difficulties-with-social-distancing/5375079.html Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:29:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Caty Weaver joins Dr. Jill Robbins to talk about introverts and extroverts. 00:55:20 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Anna Matteo joins Dr. Jill Robbins to talk about how pets can help us stay healthier during quarantine. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/pets-especially-dogs-help-during-quarantine-/5371769.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/pets-especially-dogs-help-during-quarantine-/5371769.html Tue, 14 Apr 2020 18:53:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Anna Matteo joins Dr. Jill Robbins to talk about how pets can help us stay healthier during quarantine. 00:58:48 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Bryan Lynn, Science writer, joins Ashley Thompson to talk about his technology report on apps that collect information on the spread of COVID-19. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/how-facebook-google-apps-gather-virus-data/5370086.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/how-facebook-google-apps-gather-virus-data/5370086.html Mon, 13 Apr 2020 16:24:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Bryan Lynn, Science writer, joins Ashley Thompson to talk about his technology report on apps that collect information on the spread of COVID-19. 00:53:26 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull In this episode of TALK2US, students tell Dr. Jill and Ashley about new skills and hobbies they have developed while under stay-at-home orders. TALK2US meets at 12:00 UTC time Monday-Friday. Our Zoom meeting ID number is 829-793-931. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/haircuts-and-other-new-quarantine-skills/5367599.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/haircuts-and-other-new-quarantine-skills/5367599.html Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:36:00 +0000 VOA Learning English In this episode of TALK2US, students tell Dr. Jill and Ashley about new skills and hobbies they have developed while under stay-at-home orders. TALK2US meets at 12:00 UTC time Monday-Friday. Our Zoom meeting ID number is 829-793-931. 00:53:33 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Dr. Jill Robbins and Ashley Thompson talk with viewers around the world about the use of face masks in the age of the coronavirus. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/5366300.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/5366300.html Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:10:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Dr. Jill Robbins and Ashley Thompson talk with viewers around the world about the use of face masks in the age of the coronavirus. 00:52:38 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Anna Matteo joins Dr. Jill Robbins to talk about the good feelings she gets from baking bread. Anna shows us how to make dough, kneads it, and shows the final product: cinnamon rolls. See the article at https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/baking-is-good-for-mental-health/5349177.html. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/baking-is-good-for-mental-health/5363713.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/baking-is-good-for-mental-health/5363713.html Tue, 07 Apr 2020 17:50:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Anna Matteo joins Dr. Jill Robbins to talk about the good feelings she gets from baking bread. Anna shows us how to make dough, kneads it, and shows the final product: cinnamon rolls. See the article at https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/baking-is-good-for-mental-health/5349177.html. 00:48:07 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Bryan Lynn, Science writer, joins Ashley Thompson and Dr. Jill Robbins to talk about video calling apps. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/top-video-calling-apps-for-learning-work-school-and-social-connection/5361944.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/top-video-calling-apps-for-learning-work-school-and-social-connection/5361944.html Mon, 06 Apr 2020 15:46:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Bryan Lynn, Science writer, joins Ashley Thompson and Dr. Jill Robbins to talk about video calling apps. 00:45:23 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Anna Matteo joins Ashley Thompson and Dr. Jill Robbins to talk about how greetings are changing. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/greetings-in-the-age-of-coronavirus/5354186.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/greetings-in-the-age-of-coronavirus/5354186.html Wed, 01 Apr 2020 18:50:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Anna Matteo joins Ashley Thompson and Dr. Jill Robbins to talk about how greetings are changing. 01:01:18 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Ashley Thompson joins Dr. Jill Robbins to teach how to use three sets of commonly confused words: lay & lie, affect & effect, and than & then. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk-2-us-commonly-confused-words-part-2/5354182.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk-2-us-commonly-confused-words-part-2/5354182.html Tue, 31 Mar 2020 20:50:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Ashley Thompson joins Dr. Jill Robbins to teach how to use three sets of commonly confused words: lay & lie, affect & effect, and than & then. 01:02:43 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Ashley Thompson joins Dr. Jill Robbins to teach how to use three sets of commonly confused words: lay & lie, affect & effect, and than & then. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/commonly-confused-words/5349253.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/commonly-confused-words/5349253.html Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:56:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Ashley Thompson joins Dr. Jill Robbins to teach how to use three sets of commonly confused words: lay & lie, affect & effect, and than & then. 00:47:04 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull John Russell joins Dr. Jill Robbins to talk about grammar that you can learn from "Titanic." https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/titanic-grammar/5347419.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/titanic-grammar/5347419.html Thu, 26 Mar 2020 21:41:00 +0000 VOA Learning English John Russell joins Dr. Jill Robbins to talk about grammar that you can learn from "Titanic." 01:02:49 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull Ashley Thompson joins Dr. Jill Robbins to teach some "Home" idioms in English. https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us---home-idioms/5345586.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us---home-idioms/5345586.html Wed, 25 Mar 2020 23:10:00 +0000 VOA Learning English Ashley Thompson joins Dr. Jill Robbins to teach some "Home" idioms in English. 00:58:43 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us---what-are-the-best-ways-to-study-at-home-/5343731.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us---what-are-the-best-ways-to-study-at-home-/5343731.html Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:35:00 +0000 VOA Learning English 00:34:02 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us---are-you-stir-crazy-/5341887.html https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/talk2us---are-you-stir-crazy-/5341887.html Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:01:00 +0000 VOA Learning English 00:24:08 https://gdb.voanews.com/6e58e66a-19a5-4c24-8c3f-3ecadd4556a7.jpgfull