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1. Words and Their Stories

   Format(s): Website

   Etymology and stories related to specific words in American English, produced by Voice of America.

2. Stories about American Life

   Format(s): Text, Website

   Special English news stories about American life, produced by Voice of America, written for English language learners.

3. Wordmaster

   Format(s): Website

   Readings and corresponding podcasts on American English usage, produced by Voice of America.

4. American Style Spelling Bee Unites Cultures

   English Language Fellow Mike Martucci organized an America Days program at Donetsk University to give students a taste of American culture.

5. Student Poetry Made into Song

   Ever wonder what your poetry would sound like as song? For several English language learners, this became a reality. Check out their poems in written and musical form!

6. A-Z List of Publications

   Find all publications produced by U.S. Department of State's Office of English Language Programs, listed alphabetically.

    

7. National Poetry Month Celebration

   In celebration of National Poetry Month, we want to see your poems! Write your original poems and send them to us. We will compile all appropriate poems and feature them on the American English website and the American English App for feature phones. We’ve already seen just how creative you can be with “Access is…” and “Trace Travels”, so we’re expecting great things!

8. Create Your Own Board Game Competition

   Get ready for the 3^rd annual American English at State’s Create Your Own Board Game Competition (CYOBG)! We challenge you to create your own board games for your classrooms and submit them to the CYOBG Competition. Each winner will enjoy having their winning board game posted on the American English website! Winners will be announced on Monday, November 30th. 

9. VOA Podcast: Words and Their Stories: Dog Talk

   In: VOA Podcasts: Shows in Special English Format(s): MP3, Text

   From Voice of America Podcasts in Special English. Americans use many expressions with the word dog. Learn about their love for the animal and how they use the word. Download the MP3 or listen online.

10. VOA Podcast: People in America: Anne Lindbergh

    In: VOA Podcasts: Shows in Special English Format(s): MP3

    From Voice of America Podcasts in Special English. Learn how Anne Lindbergh influenced American culture with her experiences and writings. Download the MP3 or listen online.

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