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Proverbs Tell About Love, War and Money Now, the VOA Special English program Words and Their Stories. Today we talk about proverbs. A proverb is a short, well known saying that expresses a common truth or belief. Proverbs are found in most cultures a
The American Civil War: Who Should Memorials Honor? Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC. Im June Simms. On the show today, we hear music from some of the performers at the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas. We talk about efforts to remember t
AMERICAN STORIES - Short Story: 'One Thousand Dollars' FAITH LAPIDUS: Now, the VOA Special English program, AMERICAN STORIES. (MUSIC) Our story today is called One Thousand Dollars. It was written by O. Henry. Here is Steve Ember with the story. STEV
THIS IS AMERICA - Delaying Marriage: Instead of 'I Do,' More Americans Say 'Let's Wait' FAITH LAPIDUS: Welcome to THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English. I'm Faith Lapidus. BOB DOUGHTY: And I'm Bob Doughty. This week on our program, we talk about cou
This is the VOA Special English Development Report. An eye care organization in India is being honored for its efforts. On Tuesday, Aravind Eye Care System will receive the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize. The award will be presented in Redwood C
Current Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko faces former Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich in a presidential runoff February 7. In this report from Washington, Senior Correspondent Andr de Nesnera profiles Ms. Tymoshenko, a leading figure in wha
War Photographers in Harm's Way War correspondents often place themselves in harm's way and, unavoidably, some die doing their jobs. Five have perished just this year in Libya, all of them photographers. Some wonder why photojournalists place their l
DEVELOPMENT REPORT – May 13, 2002: Solar Cookers By Jill Moss This is the VOA Special English Development Report. Millions of people around the world cook their food over a smoky fire every day. It
A: When you insured your car, what kind did you buy? B: I decided to buy from GEICO. A: What influenced your choice of companies? B: I looked at the customer satisfaction rating of the company. A: How did you figure out what services to buy? B: Every
A: Can you help me learn about financing options for a used car? B: I would love to help you with what I know. I am assuming that you have a down payment. A: Yes, I already borrowed some money from my parents for the down payment. B: That will work.
A: I am buying a used car and don't know much about financing it. B: I can help you. Do you have a down payment? A: Yes, I have saved up three thousand dollars for a down payment. B: Good, because you will not be able to get a loan without putting so
A: Have you ever gotten a parking ticket? B: I've never gotten one. Have you? A: I got a ticket yesterday. B: Really? What did you get one for? A: I parked in the red zone. B: Why did you do that? A: I needed to get something real quickly. B: Where d
A: Did you ever get a parking ticket? B: Only a few. A: What's a few? B: I've gotten six, I think. A: Did you pay your fines? B: Of course I have. A: How much are the parking tickets? B: I think they're $130. A: That's expensive. B: I just got a park
A: How many parking tickets have you gotten before? B: I've gotten a few parking tickets before. A: How many? B: Only about five or six. A: Have you paid off your parking tickets? B: Yes, I paid my fines. A: How much do you have to pay for the ticket
A: Excuse me, professor. I need to go home now. B: Is everything OK? A: I just feel funny. B: What exactly seems to be the matter? A: I have a terrible headache. B: Do you think that you should go to the Student Health Center? A: I already have some
Todd: Hey, Victor, I hear you're going home tomorrow. Victor: Yes, I am. Todd: Ah, that's too bad... So how long have you been here? Victor: I've been here for two weeks. Todd: I'm sorry, I was never sure. Why did you come to Japan? Victor: Came to J
A: I'm about to run out of business cards. I need some new ones. B: We can print as many as you like. Just tell me how many. A: Two thousand should get me through the year. B: Here's a form to get you started. A: My old card is perfect, so all I want
Marriage seems to be a dying institution. Everywhere we look, there are more and more statistics saying marriage is on its way out, divorce is on the increase, or people are leaving it later and later to tie the knot. A worrying trend over the past f
Mark bought a new car last week. He is happy with his new car. He got a good deal on his new car. It was on sale. His new car is green. The four tires are black. His new car has four doors. It has one trunk. The spare tire is in the trunk. All new ca
PEOPLE IN AMERICA -August 18, 2002: Carl Rowan By Cynthia Kirk Broadcast: VOICE ONE: I’m Shirley Griffith. VOICE TWO: And I’m Doug Johnson with the VOA Special English program, PEOPLE IN AMERICA.