2017-02-19 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

And now the VOA Learning English program -- Words and Their Stories.On this show, we explore common expressions in American English.Today we talk about expressions related to the b

2017-02-19 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Some people say the United States higher education system is the best in the world. But the cost of a college education in the U.S. can be very high -- about 70 percent of students

2017-02-18 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

This is What’s Trending Today.Bao Bao was born in the United States, but she was always destined to go to China.A giant panda named Mei Xiang gave birth to Bao Bao at Washing

2017-02-18 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

President Donald Trump went on Twitter Thursday to talk about his continued concern about leaks. He wrote, “The spotlight has finally been put on the low-life leakers? They w

2017-02-18 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

We present the first of three parts of the short story "The Fall of the House of Usher," by Edgar Allan Poe. The story was originally adapted and recorded by the U.S. Department of

2017-02-17 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Dubai officials say they plan to use Chinese-made drones to launch a self-flying air taxi as soon as July.The Chinese-made EHang 184 drone has four propeller wings. It is designed

2017-02-17 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Columbia Heights is the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Hispanic community. The neighborhood’s busy streets are lined with popular immigrant-owned businesses, from taqueria

2017-02-17 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

For VOA Learning English, this is Everyday Grammar.Imagine that you are walking down the street in an American city.You might hear short conversations as you pass people. One such

2017-02-16 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Apple is nearing completion of its new “spaceship” headquarters in northern California.The company has been secretive about the project, just as it is about its new pro

2017-02-16 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

In Washington, DC, only 69 percent of public school students graduate from high school on time. Many factors influence that low rate. One of the most important ones is whether the

2017-02-16 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Has your Facebook News Feed become a mess of political stories, unwanted videos and angry rants? Are you wishing for the days when your feed was filled with posts from friends you

2017-02-16 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Tuhin Das is a writer, activist and poet. In a quiet, melodious voice, he shares a part of a poem.“I don’t know how I can express myself, as feelings become obtuse from

2017-02-15 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Russian officials hope the new U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will work to improve relations between the two countries despite the resignation of Michael Flynn, the national

2017-02-15 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

In Washington, DC, only 69 percent of public school students graduate from high school on time. Many factors influence that low rate. One of the most important ones is whether the

2017-02-15 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

South Korean media say the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been killed in Malaysia.A South Korean government official said that Kim Jong Nam was killed Monday,

2017-02-14 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report.In the United States, February 14 is Valentine’s Day -- a day to celebrate lovers and loving relationships. I

2017-02-14 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

The British singer Adele was the big winner at the 59th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles Sunday night.Adele won three major awards: album of the year for “25,” as well as r

2017-02-14 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

In a little over one year, Chinese-based development banks have made $3 billion available for projects in a number of countries.Yet some observers question whether the banks will p

2017-02-14 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Forget the chocolates, flowers and jewelry.This Valentine’s Day, February 14, perhaps the best gift you can give the love of your life is your undivided attention. Sadly, for

2017-02-13 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

The United States last added a group to its list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations on June 30, 2016.On that day, the Obama administration put al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinental

2017-02-13 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Astronaut Scott Kelly launched into space on a one-year mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2015. He was weightless for 340 days.His identical twin brother, retired

2017-02-13 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Dr. Monica Vohra says her patients are often worried when they come to see her at a free medical center in Washington, D.C.But she says their worries have increased recently.Most o

2017-02-12 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is changing his deadly war on drugs.The change came after the killing last October of a South Korean businessman by Philippine police officers

2017-02-12 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Now, the VOA Learning English program Words and Their Stories.On this program we explore common expressions in American English. Today we talk about expressions related to a powerf

2017-02-12 所属栏目:慢速英语|慢速英语听力下载

Rankings are very important in higher education. Lots of publications produce lists of the best colleges and universities. They use several measures to decide the rankings.Price, s