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VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English Podcast: full transcripts and summaries of all episodes

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Podcast: VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

Description: Learning English programs use a limited vocabulary and short sentences. They are read at a slower pace than VOA's other English broadcasts. Our broadcasts were formerly known as Special English.

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Learning English Podcast - January 02, 2025 full transcript and summary - episode of podcast VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

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Episode: Learning English Podcast - January 02, 2025

Learning English Podcast - January 02, 2025

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On today’s podcast, local people fear intensifying mining activity in some parts of Indonesia; scientists say Neanderthals had close contact with early humans; AI tools are writing fake product reviews on many websites; then, avoid mistakes with this word on Lesson of the Day.

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Welcome to Learning English, a daily 30-minute program from the Voice of America. I'm Katie Weaver.

Learning English Podcast - January 01, 2025 full transcript and summary - episode of podcast VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

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Episode: Learning English Podcast - January 01, 2025

Learning English Podcast - January 01, 2025

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On today’s podcast, atomic bombing survivors in Japan aim to support nuclear disarmament; how long did early humans in the Americas live with huge beasts? Set reasonable learning goals for the new year; then, small words and sounds on Lesson of the Day.

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Welcome to Learning English, a daily 30-minute program from the Voice of America. I'm Katie Weaver.

Learning English Podcast - December 30, 2024 full transcript and summary - episode of podcast VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

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Episode: Learning English Podcast - December 30, 2024

Learning English Podcast - December 30, 2024

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On today’s podcast, get advice about renewing your overgrown garden; revisit our top 2024 technology stories, including artificial intelligence, air taxis, and federal action against tech companies; risky expressions linked to New Years’ resolutions; then, ‘word stress’ on Lesson of the Day.

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Welcome to Learning English, a daily 30-minute program from the Voice of America. I'm Brian Lynn.

Learning English Podcast - December 29, 2024 full transcript and summary - episode of podcast VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

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Episode: Learning English Podcast - December 29, 2024

Learning English Podcast - December 29, 2024

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On today’s podcast, get advice about renewing your overgrown garden; revisit our top 2024 technology stories, including artificial intelligence, air taxis, and federal action against tech companies; risky expressions linked to New Years’ resolutions; then, ‘word stress’ on Lesson of the Day.

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Welcome to Learning English, a daily 30-minute program from the Voice of America. I'm Brian Lynn.

Learning English Podcast - December 28, 2024 full transcript and summary - episode of podcast VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

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Episode: Learning English Podcast - December 28, 2024

Learning English Podcast - December 28, 2024

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On the Friday and Saturday podcast, hear what books, movies and other works of art will become public domain in 2025; how do you talk about New Year’s resolutions? Then, 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County' by Mark Twain on American Stories.

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Welcome to Learning English, a daily 30-minute program from the Voice of America. I'm Katie Weaver.

Learning English Podcast - December 26, 2024 AI transcript and summary - episode of podcast VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

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Episode: Learning English Podcast - December 26, 2024

Learning English Podcast - December 26, 2024

Author: VOA Learning English
Duration: 00:29:56

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On today’s podcast, scientists say Saturn’s rings might be as old as the planet itself; SoftBank again aims for big U.S. investments; hear about the top searches on Google in 2024 followed by a chat about ‘top-searched’ and year-end lists; then, meet Anna Matteo on Lesson of the Day.

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00:00:04 Speaker_00
Welcome to Learning English, a daily 30-minute program from the Voice of America. I'm Katie Weaver.

Learning English Podcast - December 25, 2024 AI transcript and summary - episode of podcast VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

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Episode: Learning English Podcast - December 25, 2024

Learning English Podcast - December 25, 2024

Author: VOA Learning English
Duration: 00:29:56

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On today’s podcast, a nonprofit group in Greece uses small horses to bring joy to the disabled but faces hard times; hear about the oldest burial place for pets in America in New York state; learn about the early history and development of Christmas in America; then, ‘dreams’ on Lesson

of the Day.

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00:00:04 Speaker_03
Welcome to Learning English, a daily 30-minute program from the Voice of America. I'm Katie Weaver.

Learning English Podcast - December 24, 2024 AI transcript and summary - episode of podcast VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

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Episode: Learning English Podcast - December 24, 2024

Learning English Podcast - December 24, 2024

Author: VOA Learning English
Duration: 00:29:56

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On today’s podcast, hear the latest about chestnuts, a holiday treat during the winter followed by some healthy ideas for warm wintertime meals; U.S. health officials give new dietary guidelines on the Health Report; then, describing fire safety measures on Lesson of the Day.

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Welcome to Learning English, a daily 30-minute program from the Voice of America. I'm Katie Weaver.

Learning English Podcast - December 23, 2024 AI transcript and summary - episode of podcast VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

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Episode: Learning English Podcast - December 23, 2024

Learning English Podcast - December 23, 2024

Author: VOA Learning English
Duration: 00:29:56

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On today’s podcast, hear about a group of Venezuelan women in Caracas who repair old toys for new homes; learn expressions that use the word ‘cold;’ NASA finds out why its helicopter on Mars crashed; then, using ‘supposed to’ and ‘ought to’ on Lesson of the Day.

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Hello and welcome to Learning English, a daily 30-minute program from the Voice of America. I'm Ana Mateo.

Learning English Podcast - December 22, 2024 AI transcript and summary - episode of podcast VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

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Episode: Learning English Podcast - December 22, 2024

Learning English Podcast - December 22, 2024

Author: VOA Learning English
Duration: 00:29:56

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On today’s podcast, hear about a group of Venezuelan women in Caracas who repair old toys for new homes; learn expressions that use the word ‘cold;’ NASA finds out why its helicopter on Mars crashed; then, using ‘supposed to’ and ‘ought to’ on Lesson of the Day.

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Hello and welcome to Learning English, a daily 30-minute program from the Voice of America. I'm Anna Mateo.

Learning English Podcast - December 21, 2024 AI transcript and summary - episode of podcast VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

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Episode: Learning English Podcast - December 21, 2024

Learning English Podcast - December 21, 2024

Author: VOA Learning English
Duration: 00:29:56

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On today’s podcast, the differences in the definitions of the words ‘kind,’ ‘type,’ ‘species,’ and ‘genre;’ hear about ways Americans express expectations during the Christmas holiday on Everyday Grammar; then, 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry on American Stories.

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Welcome to Learning English, a daily 30-minute program from the Voice of America. I'm Katie Weaver.

Learning English Podcast - December 20, 2024 AI transcript and summary - episode of podcast VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

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Episode: Learning English Podcast - December 20, 2024

Learning English Podcast - December 20, 2024

Author: VOA Learning English
Duration: 00:29:56

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On today’s podcast, the differences in the definitions of the words ‘kind,’ ‘type,’ ‘species,’ and ‘genre;’ hear about ways Americans express expectations during the Christmas holiday on Everyday Grammar; then, 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry on American Stories.

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00:00:04 Speaker_02
Welcome to Learning English, a daily 30-minute program from the Voice of America. I'm Katie Weaver.

Learning English Podcast - December 19, 2024 AI transcript and summary - episode of podcast VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

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Episode: Learning English Podcast - December 19, 2024

Learning English Podcast - December 19, 2024

Author: VOA Learning English
Duration: 00:29:54

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On today’s podcast, winter is not a time to avoid garden work; a church aims to support ‘belonging’ by placing attention on race, ethicity in its youth musical group; advice on ways keep electronic communications private on the Technology Report; then, informal invitations on Lesson of the Day.

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I know I have good judgment I know I have good taste It's funny and it's ironic That only I feel that way I promise them that you're different And everyone makes mistakes But just don't

Learning English Podcast - December 18, 2024 AI transcript and summary - episode of podcast VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

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Episode: Learning English Podcast - December 18, 2024

Learning English Podcast - December 18, 2024

Author: VOA Learning English
Duration: 00:29:56

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On today’s podcast, geothermal energy faces barriers in Southeast Asia; all-time Scrabble champion wins word game in languages he does not speak; school fees a problem in sub-Saharan Africa; then, judging other people on Lesson of the Day.

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Welcome to Learning English, a daily 30-minute program from the Voice of America. I'm Katie Weaver.

Learning English Podcast - December 17, 2024 AI transcript and summary - episode of podcast VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

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Episode: Learning English Podcast - December 17, 2024

Learning English Podcast - December 17, 2024

Author: VOA Learning English
Duration: 00:29:56

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On today’s podcast, Mexicans seek special protection for ancient water sources ; activists want a treatment for HIV to be available in poor countries followed by a chat about terms like ‘immune system’; then, explore ‘would rather’ and ‘had better’ with a superhero on Lesson of the Day.

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Welcome to Learning English, a daily 30-minute program from the Voice of America. I'm Katie Weaver.

Learning English Podcast - December 16, 2024 full transcript and summary - episode of podcast VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

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Episode: Learning English Podcast - December 16, 2024

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On today’s podcast, Google says it solved a big quantum computing problem; what were the ‘words of the year’ for 2024? Learn about a famous burial place for pets; then, the future continuous on Lesson of the Day.

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Welcome to Learning English, a daily 30-minute program from the Voice of America. I'm Brian Lynn.

Learning English Podcast - December 15, 2024 full transcript and summary - episode of podcast VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

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Episode: Learning English Podcast - December 15, 2024

Learning English Podcast - December 15, 2024

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On today’s podcast, Google says it solved a big quantum computing problem; what were the ‘words of the year’ for 2024? Learn about a famous burial place for pets; then, the future continuous on Lesson of the Day.

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Welcome to Learning English, a daily 30-minute program from the Voice of America. I'm Brian Lynn.

Learning English Podcast - December 12, 2024 AI transcript and summary - episode of podcast VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

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Episode: Learning English Podcast - December 12, 2024

Learning English Podcast - December 12, 2024

Author: VOA Learning English
Duration: 00:29:56

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On today’s podcast, Europe’s climate agency says 2024 will likely be the hottest year on record; find out about commonly mispronounced names; TikTok asks a court to delay U.S. legal action against it followed by a discussion on ‘divest’ and ‘essential;’ then, ‘tell’ and ‘say’ on Lesson of the Day.

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00:00:04 Speaker_02
Welcome to Learning English, a daily 30-minute program from the Voice of America. I'm Katie Weaver.

Learning English Podcast - November 09, 2024 AI transcript and summary - episode of podcast VOA Learning English Podcast - VOA Learning English

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Episode: Learning English Podcast - November 09, 2024

Learning English Podcast - November 09, 2024

Author: VOA Learning English
Duration: 00:29:56

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On today’s podcast, a traditional village in Seoul hopes a curfew will bring life back to normal; how to practice listening while learning English; find out about the long arm of the law; then, 'The Tell-Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe on American Stories.

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00:00:05 Speaker_00
Welcome to Learning English, a daily 30-minute program from the Voice of America. I'm Anna Mateo.