VOA慢速英语--Franklin Pierce: Ineffective

VOA Learning English presents Americas Presidents. Today we are talking about Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the United States. He took office in 1853 at age 48. At that time, he was the youngest person elected to the White House. Pierce was

‘One-in-a-Billion’ Dinosaur Discovery

About 110 million years ago, a large plant-eating dinosaur covered with sharp points walked the land. Called a nodosaur, it is now the best example of its kind ever found. This new species of dinosaur is being called a one-in-a-billion discovery. Rec

叙利亚难民通过教授阿拉伯语挣钱

Resettled refugees must learn about their new home, culture and language. They also need to find a job. For Syrians displaced by fighting in their country, the ability to speak Arabic is helping some refugees earn some extra money. Now, a New York-ba

现代艺术家延续韩国传统的造纸工艺

The traditional Korean paper called Hanji was once famous across Asia for its strength and ability to be used for multiple purposes. Now only a small number of rural paper factories produce Hanji. But Korean-American artist Aimee Lee is dedicated to

US Expulsions of Africans Rising, But Still Less Than Other Immigrant Groups

The United States has expelled about 326 Somali nationals since January. That number is greater than the total for all Somalis expelled from the country in 2016. This is the third consecutive year in which the number of Somalis deported by the U.S. g

VOA慢速英语--How to Protect Yourself from 'Ransomware'

Last Friday, the largest cyberattack ever affected more than 200,000 computers in more than 150 countries. The attack used a virus that locked the computers' data. The attackers demanded payment to unlock the computers. The virus, called WannaCry, in

VOA慢速英语--African Immigrants in the US to Lose Temporary Status

Thousands of Africans who came to the United States to escape Ebola virus disease might have to return home as another Ebola case has been found in the continent. The World Health Organization says a second case of Ebola virus disease has been confir

Iranian President Faces Difficult Election Competition

Iranians will cast their ballots for president on Friday. President Hassan Rouhani faces strong competition from a more conservative opponent, Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi is a former government lawyer. He has gained support from conservative Iranians who ar

VOA慢速英语--Trump to Make His First Foreign Trip as President

Donald Trumps first foreign trip as U.S. president will not be in neighboring Canada or Mexico like all other American presidents since Ronald Reagan. Trump will go first to Saudi Arabia, where he will be welcomed by King Salman. The Saudi leader is

Old Exercise Machine Gets Boost From Lady Gaga, LeBron James

This is Whats Trending Today. If you are a fan of Lady Gaga or the National Basketball Association, you may have heard about an old piece of exercise equipment that is making a comeback. It is called the VersaClimber. It was invented in 1981. It is a

VOA慢速英语--Millionaire Tells Young People to Give Up Avocado Toast

This is Whats Trending Today. Avocado toast is a popular thing to eat in some parts of the world. It is very easy to make. You find some good, thick, bread and you toast it. Then you take an avocado fruit, cut it open, and remove the soft, green part

VOA慢速英语--Improve Your Pronunciation by Training Your Ears

From VOA Learning English, this is the Education Report. Many English learners work hard to improve their pronunciation skills. If you are not making as much progress as you'd hoped, you are not alone. You may be surprised to know that a number of te

International High School Students on American Campus

Universities and colleges in the United States are trying new programs for international students to increase enrollment and income. Some universities are experimenting with bringing international high school students to their campuses. These program

VOA慢速英语2017 你能打败"急冻侠"吗?

This is Whats Trending Today 这里是《今日热点》节目。 American Nigel Talton is a fast runner. 美国人奈杰尔塔尔顿（Nigel Talton）跑得飞快。 He can run 100 meters in just over 10 seconds. And he can travel a distance of 200

Yoko Ono Named Co-Writer of John Lennon’s 'Imagine'

This is Whats Trending Today. Forty-six years after its release, John Lennons classic song Imagine is formally getting a co-writer -- his widow, Yoko Ono. The British musician first gained worldwide fame in the early 1960s, as a member of The Beatles

UN: Deaths, Injuries Rising as Ukraine Enters Fourth Year of Conflict

The United Nations reports that deaths and injuries from the conflict in Ukraine have been rising in recent months. The conflict has now entered its fourth year. Russian-supported separatists in eastern Ukraine are fighting forces loyal to Ukraines c

VOA慢速英语--Can Trump’s Non-Diplomatic Team Make Progress in Middle East?

U.S. President Donald Trump is taking a new approach in trying to get Israel and the Palestinians to sign a peace deal. He sent two negotiators with no international diplomatic experience to meet with both sides. The team that traveled to Jerusalem a

苹果宣布新技术

Last week was WWDC, Apple's annual conference about what is in the future from the company. Apple announced new devices and free software updates designed to make iPhones, iPads and Mac computers more useful. These updates include features that could

VOA慢速英语2017 研究表明：世界近三分之一的人口超重

A new study finds one third of the worlds population is overweight or considered obese. 一项新的研究发现世界上三分之一的人口超重或被认为是肥胖的。 Since 1980, obesity rates in children and adults have doubled in 73 countr

VOA慢速英语--Adventures with Adverbials: Part 2

Many American western movies use a common plot element: A mysterious man appears in a small, dusty town. He speaks to people in a short, purposeful way. He shows confidence and strength. Often, he is looking for revenge. Exploring this common plot el