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1. 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.

2. VOA Podcast: American History: A Declaration Seeking Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

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

   Listen to Voice of America (VOA) Podcast: American History: A Declaration Seeking Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. Podcast from VOA Learning English: About the USA. Stories are written at the intermediate and upper-beginner level and are read one-third slower than regular VOA English.

3. VOA Podcast: Number of International Students Attending American Colleges and Universities Continues Rising

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

   Listen online or download the podcast.

4. Learn American English Idioms Wordbook

   In: VOA Interactive Learning: Wordbooks Format(s): Website

   Learn American idioms and improve your English.

5. American English Podcast Channels

   Format(s): Video, Website

   Provides instructions and links to connect to Voice of America Podcasts and Videocasts.

6. Learn American English Wordbook Glossary

   In: VOA Interactive Learning: Wordbooks Format(s): Website

   Discover English with nearly 1,000 words and their definitions. Open the Interactive Wordbooks to hear English words and their definitions.

7. Learn American Business English Wordbook

   In: VOA Interactive Learning: Wordbooks Format(s): Website

   Learn business English with this interactive Wordbook. Improve your business English with definitions and examples.

8. National Geographic Education

   Format(s): Website

   Since its founding in 1888 "for the increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge," the National Geographic Society has worked to educate audiences about our planet. National Geographic Education is responsible for creating educational programs and resources for schools, out-of-school settings, and the home.

9. Speaking and Listening Online

   In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article gives an overview of online technology for developing students’ listening and speaking skills. The author explores websites for both receptive and interactive communication and discusses the benefits and limitations of the technology as well as possible classroom activities. The article argues that the quality of the programs supports their use in the second language classroom.

10. Not Afraid

    In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3

    In this song, pop gospel group Turning Pointe wants people everywhere to know that each of us has the strength to fight for our dreams and continue on our journey through life.

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