Agriculture Report in VOA Special English Archive. The most important events of American agriculture in 2008. Practice your English and learn about news about farming and food production as you read and listen to these stories in simple and plain English.
Through the years, Special English has become a very popular tool for teaching English, although it was not designed as a teaching program. The short sentences, limited vocabulary and slow pace of speaking make it easy to understand. It succeeds in helping people learn English in a non-traditional way.
Every Thursday VOA Special English radio broadcasts a report about new developments in American education. Read a report and listen to the audio.
Through the years, Special English has become a very popular tool for teaching English, although it was not designed as a teaching program. The short sentences, limited vocabulary and slow pace of speaking make it easy to understand. It succeeds in helping people learn English in a non-traditional way.
Every Monday Special English Radio broadcasts a 5 minute feature report about issues that affect people in developing countries.
In October, 1959, the Voice of America broadcast the first Special English program. The goal was to communicate by radio in clear and simple English with people whose native language was not English. The programs quickly became some of the most popular on VOA. They still are. Special English continues to communicate with people who are not fluent in English. Over the years, its role has expanded. It helps people learn American English while they learn about American life and stay informed about world news and developments in science.