Charles I. Kelly and Lawrence E. Kelly
Voice of America: Many things.org: Going the Distance on America's Highways
Students can listen to a brief history of road-building and how it changed America and read the transcript at the same time. The audio file can be downloaded in mp3 format.
Charles I. Kelly and Lawrence E. Kelly
Voice of America: Many things.org: Dorothy West, 1907 1998
Voice of America broadcasting presents a special "People in America" feature on Harlem Renaissance writer Dorothy West. An excellent biographical source, the broadcast is available in text and in audio download format.
Charles I. Kelly and Lawrence E. Kelly
Many things.org: Listen and Repeat
Website with links to podcasts and videos used to strengthen conjugation, pronunciation, and vocabulary skills.
Charles I. Kelly and Lawrence E. Kelly
For Truman, One Problem After Another in His First Months in Office
Voice of America audio narration about Harry S. Truman and the challenges his administration faced during the first few months of his term. Students can listen to audio and follow along with accompanying transcript.
Charles I. Kelly and Lawrence E. Kelly
Many things.org: Special English Vocabulary
Listen and read along to several articles about a variety of topics, to enhance vocabulary and listening skills.
Charles I. Kelly and Lawrence E. Kelly
American History: Road to World War Two: 1930s See Major Changes in Europe, Asia
This Voice of America transcript and recording gives a good overview of American foreign policy in the 1930s. Read about the improved relations with Latin America, but the hesitance to become involved in problems in Europe and Asia.
Charles I. Kelly and Lawrence E. Kelly
Voa Special English: Listen & Read About Louisa Alcott
The Special English broadcasts of Voice of American give non-native English speakers help in comprehending American English while they also learn about American life and culture. This listening comprehension segment tells the story of...