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MOOCs Are Moving Forward From VOA Learning English, this is EXPLORATIONS in Special English. Im Bob Doughty. And Im Faith Lapidus. Today we tell about the growing popularity of Massive Open Online Courses in higher education. The movement toward educ

VOA慢速英语2013 Remembering Dave Brubeck; Help for Stressed Parents; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees

Remembering Dave Brubeck; Help for Stressed Parents; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. Im June Simms. On our show this week, we play music from some nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame We l

VOA慢速英语2013 American History: Peace Treaty Ends American Revolution

American History: Peace Treaty Ends American Revolution From VOA Learning English, this is THE MAKING OF A NATION American history in Special English. I'm Steve Ember. This week in our series, we complete the story of the American Revolution. The tim

VOA慢速英语2013--A Body of Laws to Govern a New Nation

A Body of Laws to Govern a New Nation From VOA Learning English, this is THE MAKING OF A NATION American history in Special English. I'm Steve Ember. The United States became a nation in 1776. Less than a century later, in the 1860s, it was nearly to

VOA慢速英语2013 Muslim Brotherhood Ready for More Active Role in Jordan

Muslim Brotherhood Ready for More Active Role in Jordan From VOA Learning English, this is IN THE NEWS in Special English. The Muslim Brotherhood is one of the largest Islamic groups in the Arab world. For years, the Brotherhood has been banned in a

VOA慢速英语2013 Vietnamese Man Wants a “Book Revolution” in his Country

Vietnamese Man Wants a Book Revolution in his Country From VOA Learning English, this is the Education Report in Special English. A Vietnamese man hopes to raise the quality of education in his country by building parent libraries in rural schools. N

VOA慢速英语2013 Rx: Why It Means ＂Take Your Medicine＂

Rx: Why It Means ＂Take Your Medicine＂ Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. Every week at this time, the Voice of America tells about popular words and expressions used in the United States. Some of these words and express

VOA慢速英语2013 Daily Exercise Leads to Better Health

Daily Exercise Leads to Better Health From VOA Learning English, this is Science in the News. I'm Bob Doughty. And I'm June Simms. Today, we will tell why exercise is so important. And we will tell about some popular ways to get in good shape. Health

VOA慢速英语2013 AS IT IS 2013-06-23 Russia and U.S. Clash on Stopping Violence in Syria

AS IT IS 2013-06-23 Russia and U.S. Clash on Stopping Violence in Syria Hi again. Nice to have you with us on As It Is from VOA Learning English. I'm Kelly Jean Kelly. There was more talk this week about how to stop the civil war in Syria. Tens of th

VOA慢速英语2013 Reformer Wins Surprise Victory in Iranian Presidential Election

Reformer Wins Surprise Victory in Iranian Presidential Election From VOA Learning English, this is In the News. Last week, voters in Iran elected 64-year-old Shiite clergyman Hassan Rowhani president. The reform candidate had criticized Irans current

VOA慢速英语2013 AS IT IS 2013-06-22 U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey Gets Second Term

AS IT IS 2013-06-22 U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey Gets Second Term Hello again, and welcome back for more As It Is. Im June Simms with VOA Learning English. Today, we hear about Natasha Tretheways appointment to a second term as Poet Laureate

VOA慢速英语2013 A Visit to an Asian ＂Night Market＂ in Los Angeles

A Visit to an Asian ＂Night Market＂ in Los Angeles From VOA Learning English, welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in Special English. I'm Faith Lapidus. And I'm Christopher Cruise. This week on our program we take you to a night market in Los Angeles. We a

VOA慢速英语2013 Reinventing Synagogue; Students Dress for Success; '12-12-12' Concert for Hurricane Victims

Reinventing Synagogue; Students Dress for Success; '12-12-12' Concert for Hurricane Victims Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. Im June Simms. On our show this week, we hear from artists who performed at a show to raise money for victi

VOA慢速英语2013 Weddings Are a Billion Dollar Business in America

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VOA慢速英语2013 AS IT IS 2013-06-24 Tax Havens; Corruption in Thailand

AS IT IS 2013-06-24 Tax Havens; Corruption in Thailand Hello, and welcome once again to As It Is, our daily show for people learning everyday American English. Im Christopher Cruise in Washington. Today on the program, we report on demands by some th

VOA慢速英语2013 AS IT IS 2013-06-27 Washington Monument Repairs Continue

AS IT IS 2013-06-27 Washington Monument Repairs Continue Hello, again. Im Jim Tedder in Washington. Today we report on the latest efforts to repair one of the most recognizable sites in the world. And well travel to Nepal to hear about one mans effor

VOA慢速英语2013 AS IT IS 2013-06-26 Snowden Case Tests US-China Relations

AS IT IS 2013-06-26 Snowden Case Tests US-China Relations Welcome to As It Is, the daily magazine show from VOA Learning English. Im Mario Ritter. Today, we hear about huge protests in South Americas largest nation and biggest economy, Brazil. Demons

VOA慢速英语2013 AS IT IS 2013-06-30 U.S. Offers Benefits to Married Gay Couples

AS IT IS 2013-06-30 U.S. Offers Benefits to Married Gay Couples Hi again. Nice to have you with us on As It Is, from VOA Learning English. Im Kelly Jean Kelly. If you were in front of the United States Supreme Court building in Washington, DC, this w

VOA慢速英语2013 AS IT IS 2013-06-25 Washington State Debates Marijuana Measures

AS IT IS 2013-06-25 Washington State Debates Marijuana Measures From VOA Learning English, This is AS IT IS. Welcome back! Im Caty Weaver. Growing marijuana and marijuana use are illegal in the United States under federal law. However, eighteen state

VOA慢速英语2013--The American Revolution - Program No. 11

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