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.

A short video explaining an expression used in American English

How Americans use English grammar in everyday conversation.

Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

New developments in science, space exploration, environment and technology

Quick, informative, fun. VOA’s International Edition brings the world together with U.S. perspectives. Experts, analysts, social media views and newsmakers themselves help tell today’s stories everyone wants to hear. Brighten your day with VOA’s International Edition.Broadcast ScheduleSun-Thu 2230, 2330 UTC/GMTMon-Fri 0130, 0330, 0430, 0530, 0630, 1230, 1330, 1430, 1700, 1900 UTC/GMTContact UsE-mailvoanews@voanews.comPostal MailVoice of America330 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20237USA

VOA Asia presents the best and most interesting stories from our veteran reporters covering Asia. VOA Asia tells what U.S.-Asian relationships might mean in your daily life, and what Asians think about life in the United States.

New developments in science, space exploration, environment and technology

Half-hour broadcasts in Afaan Oromoo of news, interviews with newsmakers, features about culture, health, youth, politics, agriculture, development and sports on Monday through Friday evenings at 8:30 in Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Half-hour broadcasts in Afaan Oromoo of news, interviews with newsmakers, features about culture, health, youth, politics, agriculture, development and sports on Monday through Friday evenings at 8:30 in Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Arts & Culture is our weekly program about music, pop culture, society and life.

VOA Express ni matangazo mapya yenye mwendo wa kasi yakiangalia habari mpya za mchana na maelezo ya maswala yanayohusu vijana na wanawake. Matangazo haya yanafuatilia habari zilizojitokeza nyakati za mchana na ripoti za kina za habari ambazo hazisikiki sana katika matangazo mengineyo.

Winners and almost winners tell you how they played each week as we gather in the VOA Game Room. We share the fun, record achievements and look ahead to the big sports events always around the corner. Our season never ends in the VOA Game Room!

Join veteran journalist Shaka Ssali on Straight Talk Africa every Wednesday as he and his guests discuss topics of special interest to Africans, including politics, economic development, press freedom, health, social issues and conflict resolution.

Idaacadda Subaxnimo ee Saaka iyo Caalamka waxaad ku maqashaa wararkii habeenimadii xalay ka dhacay Soomaaliya iyo waliba caalamka, barnaamijyo, wareysi xiiso leh, ciyaaraha, dhanbaallada dhagaystayaasha iyo waliba wargeysyada caalamku waxay saaka ku waabariisteen.

Idaacadda Galabnimo waxaad ku maqashaan wararka ugu danbeeya ee caalamka, barnaamijyo, ciyaaro, wareysiyo iyo waliba heeso.Jadwalka: MaalinleWakhtiga maxalliga ah: 16:00UTC, xilliga: 1300Muddada: 60

Innovations and trends in education in the United States and around the world.

Idaacadda habeenimo ee Evening Edition waxaad ku maqashaan wararkii ugu danbeeyey ee Soomaaliya iyo Caalamka, barnaamijyo iyo wareysiyo ka turjumaya dhacdooyinka ka dhacaya daafaha Dunida.Jadwalka: MaalinleWakhtiga maxalliga ah: 20:00UTC, xilliga: 1700Muddada: 60

Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Studio 7 for Zimbabwe provides comprehensive and reliable radio news seven days a week on AM, shortwave and satellite, and the Internet.

Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries

Learn English as you read and listen to news and feature stories about health, medical and lifestyle topics.

Words and Their Stories programs explain idioms and expressions that many learners of American English find difficult to understand.

A short video explaining an expression used in American English

A short video explaining a word or term used in news stories

On Reporters' Roundtable join host and journalist Douglas Mpuga, along with a lively panel of journalists, who analyze the week’s major developments in Africa.Ugandan-born journalist Douglas Mpuga heads a panel of journalists as it examines important issues and developments in Africa the past week.Listen to an in-depth analysis of the trends emerging across the continent. The discussion is lively, informative and thought-provoking.Douglas Mpuga joined VOA in 2001. Before joining VOA, he work ...

Husband and wife duo, KP and Johnny Hawthorn, "The HawtThorns" have recently released their debut album, "Morning Sun" which is an amped-up Americana album. Before forming the band in Los Angeles, the HawtThorns enjoyed acclaimed careers of their own, leaving their mark upon the intersecting worlds of rock, country, and pop music.

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Artists. Public servants. Scientists. Immigrants. Innovators. Celebrities.“People in America” (PIA) profiles their amazing stories and showcases the diversity and individuality of American people.The series allows you to experience their journey through their voice. It captures the visual, sounds and textures that celebrate who they are and what they do best.Stories that personify democracy, self-sufficiency, expression and community.PIA will introduce people in America whose contributions e ...

As It Is takes a daily look at issues in the news in the United States and around the world.

The Voice of America (VOA) is an international multimedia broadcasting service from the U.S.A. with news and information in more than 40 languages. VOA broadcasts approximately 1,500 hours of news, information, educational, and cultural programming every week to an estimated worldwide audience of 123 million people. To find out more visit us at VOANews.com.

The Voice of America (VOA) is an international multimedia broadcasting service from the U.S.A. with news and information in more than 40 languages. VOA broadcasts approximately 1,500 hours of news, information, educational, and cultural programming every week to an estimated worldwide audience of 123 million people. To find out more visit us at VOANews.com.

The Voice of America (VOA) is an international multimedia broadcasting service from the U.S.A. with news and information in more than 40 languages. VOA broadcasts approximately 1,500 hours of news, information, educational, and cultural programming every week to an estimated worldwide audience of 123 million people. To find out more visit us at VOANews.com.

The Voice of America (VOA) is an international multimedia broadcasting service from the U.S.A. with news and information in more than 40 languages. VOA broadcasts approximately 1,500 hours of news, information, educational, and cultural programming every week to an estimated worldwide audience of 123 million people. To find out more visit us at VOANews.com.

The Voice of America (VOA) is an international multimedia broadcasting service from the U.S.A. with news and information in more than 40 languages. VOA broadcasts approximately 1,500 hours of news, information, educational, and cultural programming every week to an estimated worldwide audience of 123 million people. To find out more visit us at VOANews.com.

The Voice of America (VOA) is an international multimedia broadcasting service from the U.S.A. with news and information in more than 40 languages. VOA broadcasts approximately 1,500 hours of news, information, educational, and cultural programming every week to an estimated worldwide audience of 123 million people. To find out more visit us at VOANews.com.

Sonny Side of Sports is an energetic and action-packed look at both world and African sports. Since the show's creation in 1999, host Sonny Young has delighted listeners with a lively presentation that combines humor, props, sound effects and correspondent reports from Africa and all over the globe.Sonny Side of Sports is broadcast Monday through Friday at 1630 and 1830 UTC/GMT.» Become a fan on Facebook: Chat with Sonny and meet fellow sports fans from around the world» Read the Sonny Side ...

Nightline Africa highlights the latest issues and developments on the continent.Join host Pete Clottey and correspondents from Washington and across Africa as they offer in-depth interviews, reports analysis and features. Nightline also brings you African arts and culture, country profiles, sports, music and commentary by top African experts.Broadcast ScheduleSaturday & Sunday1600 UTC/GMT with a repeat at 1800 GMT/UTCListen to a Recent ProgramSaturday Show | Windows MediaSunday Show | Window ...

Each day, Daybreak Africa looks at the latest developments on the continent, starting with headline news and providing in-depth interviews, reports from VOA correspondents, sports news and a selection of listeners' letters.Daybreak Africa is paired with the 30-minute World News Now program at 0330, 0430, 0530 and 0630 UTC to provide a seamless hour of comprehensive news coverage.ScheduleMonday-Friday0300, 0400, 0500 & 0600 UTC/GMTContact UsE-maildaybreakafrica@voanews.comTelephoneTo leave a ...