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VOA Learning English presents Americas Presidents. Andrew Jackson, the seventh president, was unlike the earlier U.S. presidents. His family was poor, he had little education, and he lived on what was then the western part of the country. Jackson bec

Native Americans Say Law That Protects Children at Risk

An American law that blocks placement of Native American children with non-native American families was ruled illegal earlier this month. A federal judge in Texas announced the decision, surprising many native groups. The judge said the Indian Child

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HOST: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English. (MUSIC) I'm Doug Johnson. This week: We listen to a new album from James Taylor Answer a listener question about native American Indians And talk to some Americans about the Thanksgiving holid

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Diego, Mexico speaker The best way to learn English is to go abroad, live in that country for awhile, get used to the culture and make friends. I think socializing is the best way to learn a new language. Christophe, Belgium speaker What is the best

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From VOA Learning English, this is Everyday Grammar. This week, we will learn a few English words and phrases that are commonly misused in English. Even well-educated native English speakers make the mistakes you will read and hear about today, inclu

Native American Artists Ask Lawmakers to Stop Fake Art

Native American Artists Ask Lawmakers to Stop Fake Art Many Native American artists are quitting their trade because they cannot compete with the low prices of fake artwork. William Woody is the top law enforcement official at the Fish and Wildlife S

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US Has Separated Families Throughout History Many Americans are expressing shock at the Trump administrations policy of separating children from their parents at the United States border with Mexico. But throughout U.S. history, officials have taken

Report: Americans Know Little about Native Americans

A recent report confirms what Native Americans have always known: Most people in the United States know little, if anything, about American Indians. And what they do know is based on questionable information spread by traditional media. At the same t

2007年VOA标准英语-'Heritage Speakers' Return to Native Languages

By Steve Mort Orlando, Florida 07 June 2007 A little more than a decade ago, the number of people studying foreign languages in the U.S. colleges was on the decline. Now, the Modern Language Association of America reports enrollment is rising rapidly

2006年NPR美国国家公共电台十二月-Native Americans Bristle at Smoking Bans

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Photos Show Today’s Native Americans

Photos Show Todays Native Americans Matika Wilbur has a goal that will take her across the United States. She plans to photograph every federally recognized Native American tribe in the country. She hopes that her photographs will help end the many s

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Beginners. I know that you podlisteners have heard about my trip to New Zealand, but, I'm afraid, you will have to hear more. There is much more to tell. One of the things that it is interesting to learn about when you go to another country, is the w

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NOEL KING, HOST: Come November, voters in New Mexico could elect the country's first Native American woman to Congress. Deb Haaland is one of a record number of Native Americans running for statewide and federal office this year. NPR's Leila Fadel ha

2006年VOA标准英语-Chickasaw Nation Prospers Among Native American

By Joseph Mok Washington, DC 18 October 2006 watch Chickasaw Nation As indigenous people, Native Americans are distinctive in American society with their own language, culture, and history. But that has not stopped many Native Americans from embraci

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A man who was born in the state of Yan grew up in the state of Chu．At his old age he decided to return to the state of Yan．On his way he passed the state of Jin．His fellow travellers played a trick on him．They pointed at a city of the state o