A 117-year-old Sister Beat COVID-19
Sơ Cụ 117 Tuổi Đánh Bại COVID-19
Basic Listening
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/506129397213349/
Bryan Lynn
The Associated Press and Reuters reported on this story.
Bryan Lynn adapted the reports for Learning English. Mario Ritter, Jr...
Simple Measures Prevent Injuries to Children
Biện Pháp Đơn Giản Phòng Chấn Thương Cho Trẻ
Basic+Advanced
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/504006630758959
Barbara Klein.
That's the Special English Health Report, written by Caty Weaver with reporting from Lisa Schlein in Geneva...
Fewer Working Mothers in Cambodia Breastfeed
Ngày Càng Ít Má Cam Đi Làm Cho Con Bú Mẹ
Basic Listening
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/502894624203493/
Anna Matteo
And I’m Pete Musto
Khan Sukummono reported this story for VOA News. Pete Musto adapted it for Learning English...
Crops Help Farmers Prepare for Disasters
Hoa Màu Giúp Nhà Nông Đối Phó với Thiên Tai
Basic Listening
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/502687360890886/
Jim Tedder.
That's the Special English Agriculture Report, written by Jerilyn Watson.
(Subtitled by Le Quoc An’s Listening Class)
Mekong River Drops to ‘Worrying’ Levels
Mê Kông Cạn Dòng Xuống Mức Đáng Ngại
Basic Listening
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/502163057609983/
Bryan Lynn
Reuters reported on this story. Bryan Lynn adapted the report for Learning English. Ashley Thompson was the editor...
Food Producing Is Having Big Effect on Climate Change
Sản Xuất Thực Phẩm Gây Đại Hại lên Biến Đổi Khí Hậu
Basic Listening
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/501019271057695
Bryan Lynn
Bryan Lynn wrote this story for VOA Learning English, based on reports from The Associated...
Less Pork More Chicken And Duck
Ít Heo Nhưng Thêm Nhiều Gà & Vịt
Basic Listening
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/500450391114583/
Mario Ritter Jr.
Dominique Patton wrote this story for the Reuters news agency. Mario Ritter Jr. adapted it for VOA Learning English. George Grow...
How to Be Productive During Difficult Times
Làm Sao Sinh Lợi+Hiệu Năng Lúc Khó Khăn
(Basic+Advanced)
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/499859947840294/
Anna Matteo
Anna Matteo reported this story for VOA Learning English.
Hai Do was the editor.
(Subtitled by Le Quoc An’s...
Tastes of Foods Change due to COVID-19
Khẩu Vị Món Đổi Thay vì Nàng Cô Vy 19
Basic Listening
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/497119951447627/
Mario Ritter Jr.
Ashley Thompson
Leanne Italie reported this story for the Associated Press. Mario Ritter Jr. adapted it for VOA...
Why Females Live Longer Than Males?
Sao Nữ Lại Thọ Hơn Nam?
Basic Listening
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/494605025032453
Jonathan Evans.
Zlatica Hoke reported this story for VOA News. Jonathan Evans adapted it for Learning English. Ashley Thompson was the editor...
Korea's & Japan’s New Year
Tân Niên Nhật & Hàn
Basic Listening
However you choose to celebrate the holiday, we in Special English wish all our listeners a Happy New Year!
This Special English New Year’s program was written and produced by George Grow.
This is Sarah Long. And this is Bob...
Spring Letter Sent from Donald Trump to Xi Jinping
Thư Xuân ‘Chum’ Gửi Cho Bình
Basic Listening
Anna Matteo
VOA News and the Associated Press reported this story. Ashley Thompson adapted it with additional materials from the Global Times and Learning English content. Hai Do was the editor...
Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet
Basic Listening
Vietnam’s New Year is officially known as Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet.
It begins between January twenty-first and February nineteenth.
The exact date changes from year to year.
Tet lasts ten days.
The first three days are the most important...
Why Females Live Longer Than Males?
Sao Nữ Lại Thọ Hơn Nam?
Basic Listening
Jonathan Evans.
Zlatica Hoke reported this story for VOA News. Jonathan Evans adapted it for Learning English. Ashley Thompson was the editor.
(Subtitled by Le Quoc An’s Listening Class)
A Farewell Ceremony to See Kitchen God back to Heaven
Lễ Đưa Ông Táo Về Trời
Basic Listening
Mario Ritter, Jr.
Hai Do adapted this story for Learning English with additional reporting from Reuters. Caty Weaver was the editor.
(Subtitled by Le Quoc An’s Listening Class)
AstraZeneca Vaccine Cuts Transmission by 2/3 & Prevents Severe Disease
Vắc-xin AstraZeneca Cắt 2/3 Lây Truyền & Ngăn Bệnh Trở Nặng
Basic Listening
30 triệu liều COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca dự kiến sẽ có mặt tại Việt Nam trong nửa đầu năm 2021, theo thỏa thuận giữa VNVC với Tập đoàn dược...
Joe Biden’s Inaugural Address
Diễn Văn Nhậm Chức của Ông Bảy Đờn
Advanced Listening
Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans.
This is America’s day.
This is democracy’s...
China Restricts Spring Travel for Lunar New Year
Trung Quốc Hạn Chế Xuân Vận Trước Tết Nguyên Đán
Basic Listening
Jill Robbins
Jill Robbins adapted it for Learning English. Mario Ritter, Jr. was the editor.
(Subtitled by Le Quoc An’s Listening Class)
Cosmetic Surgeries Rise in South Korea During Pandemic
Phẫu Thuật Thẩm Mỹ Xứ Hàn Tăng Trong Đại Dịch
Basic Listening
John Russell
Joori Roh reported on this story for Reuters. John Russell adapted it for Learning English. Mario Ritter, Jr. was the editor.
(Subtitled by Le Quoc An’s...
Big Tech Has Banned Trump. Now What?
Ông Lớn Công Nghệ Chặn Trump. Giờ Gì Nữa Đây?
Basic Listening
Susan Shand
The Associated Press reported this story. Susan Shand adapted it for Learning English. Bryan Lynn was the editor.
(Subtitled by Le Quoc An’s Listening Class)
The China-Vietnam Border Wall
Trường Thành Biên Giới Việt - Trung
Bryan Lynn
Ralph Jennings reported this story or VOA News. Bryan Lynn adapted the report for Learning English. Hai Do was the editor.
(Subtitled by Le Quoc An’s Listening Class)
Where Is Alibaba Founder Jack Ma?
Mã Vân, Nhà Sáng Lập Alibaba Đâu Rồi?
Basic Listening
Anna Matteo
Hai Do adapted this story for Learning English with additional reporting from Reuters and The Associated Press. Bryan Lynn was the editor.
(Subtitled by Le Quoc An’s Listening Class)
Laughter Is The Best Medicine
1 Nụ Cười = 10 Thang Thuốc Bổ
Bryan Lynn
Anna Matteo
Laughing is one of life’s most simple pleasures. It is free. You can do it anywhere. And it makes you feel good!
(Subtitled by Le Quoc An’s Listening Class)
New Year's Resolution
Quyết Tâm Năm Mới
Basic+Advanced
Mario Ritter
Our resolution is to wish all of our listeners a happy, healthy and productive New Year!
(Subtitled by Le Quoc An’s Listening Class)
U.S.-Vietnam Cooperation on Chemical Cleanup
Hợp Tác Việt Mỹ Tẩy Độc Hóa Chất
Advanced Listening
Cooperation on environmental remediation, or clean-up of the areas that were most heavily contaminated with Agent Orange, was high on the list. At the request of the Government of Vietnam, the...
Cambodia Should Diversify Economy
Campuchia Nên Đa Dạng Hóa Nền Kinh Tế
Advanced Listening
The United Nations Development Program urges the Cambodian government to shift away from relying on the garment industry, which is vulnerable to sharp economic shocks such as the recent financial...
Marrying Off Daughters during Pandemic
Gả Bán Con Gái Vì Đại Dịch
Basic Listening
Ashley Thompson
The Associated Press reported this story. Ashley Thompson adapted it for VOA Learning English. Susan Shand was the editor.
(Subtitled by Le Quoc An’s Listening Class)
Thai Monkeys Fetch Coconuts
Khỉ Thái Hái Dừa
Basic Listening
Ashley Thompson
Reuters news agency reported this story. Alice Bryant adapted it for Learning English. Ashley Thompson was the editor.
(Subtitled by Le Quoc An’s Listening Class)
Christian or Not, Let’s Celebrate Christmas
Dẫu Ngoại Giáo Hay Có Đạo, Nào Ta Cùng Mừng Giáng Sinh
Basic Listening
Shirley Griffith
Ray Freeman.
Join us again next week for another report about life in the United States on the VOA Special English program.
(Subtitled by Le Quoc An’s...
Child Labor In Cambodia
Lao Động Trẻ Em Xứ Chùa Tháp
Advanced Listening
“The Cambodian government has taken many positive steps to reduce child labor since our partnership began, and we applaud these efforts,” said Ambassador Mussomeli. “We all understand," he said, "the importance of taking...
Love Market in The Time of Tourism
Chợ Tình Thời Du Lich
Advanced Listening
W.Davies from AFPTV
Dating is always difficult but finding the perfect partner when you live in a tiny, remote village in the Vietnamese mountains is nigh on impossible. The solution? A love market.
(Subtitled by Le...
Currency Manipulation
Thao Túng Tiền Tệ
Basic Listening
Susan Shand
The Reuters News Agency reported on this story. Susan Shand adapted it for Learning English. Bryan Lynn was the editor.
(Subtitled by Le Quoc An’s Listening Class)
Poor Countries Wait Long for Vaccines
Nước Nghèo Chờ Vắc-xin Dài Cổ
Basic Listening
Susan Shand
The Associated Press reported on this story. Susan Shand adapted it for Learning English. Mario Ritter, Jr. was the editor.
(Subtitled by Le Quoc An’s Listening Class)...
Millions of Americans Visit Food Banks for First Time
Hàng Triệu Người Mỹ Lần Đầu Ghé Ngân Hàng Phát Chẩn Thực Phẩm
Basic Listening
Alice Bryant
Jill Robbins
The Associated Press reported this story. Alice Bryant adapted it for Learning English. Caty Weaver was the editor.
(Subtitled by Le...
Wuhan - One Year Later
Vũ Hán - Một Năm Sau
Basic Listening
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/460762348416721/
Ashley Thompson
The Reuters news agency reported this story. Ashley Thompson adapted it for VOA Learning English. Hai Do was the editor.
(Subtitled by Le Quoc An’s...
Vietnam’s Conical Hat
Nón Lá Việt Nam
Advanced Listening
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/458622395297383/
Known as the nón lá, or leaf hat, conical hats have become a traditional symbol of Vietnam.
(Subtitled by Le Quoc An’s Listening Class)
Ending Child Labor in Supply Chains in Viet Nam
Chấm Dứt Lao Động Trẻ Em trong Chuỗi Cung Ứng tại Việt Nam
Advanced Listening
“End child labour in supply chains – It’s everyone’s business!” is the focus of this year’s World Day against Child Labour (12 June).
“Chấm dứt lao động trẻ em trong...
Garden, Aquaculture, & Husbandry
Mô Hình Vườn Ao Chuồng
Advanced Listening
Tomorrow not all their children will have the chance to live on their land; but with the education paid by the revenues of the project, they can now look to the future with more optimism.
(Subtitled by Le Quoc An’s...
Humanity Should End ‘War on Nature’
Loài Người Nên Ngừng Tuyên Chiến Với Thiên Nhiên
Basic Listening
Jonathan Evans
Seth Borenstein and Frank Jordans reported on this story for the Associated Press. Jonathan Evans adapted this story for Learning English. Bryan Lynn was the editor...
Korean Kimchi or Sichuan Pao Cai
Kim Chi Triều Tiên hay Dưa Chua Tứ Xuyên
Basic Listening
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/455811558911800/
John Russell
John Russell adapted it for Learning English. Susan Shand was the editor.
(Subtitled by Le Quoc An’s Listening Class)
Vietnam Reports New Local Coronavirus Infections
Việt Nam Đưa Tin Ca Nhiễm Mới Trong Cộng Đồng
Basic Listening
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/453712882455001/
Bryan Lynn
The Associated Press, Reuters and VN Express reported on this story. Bryan Lynn adapted the reports for...
Letters to Santa Show Children’s Worries about Coronavirus
Thư Trẻ Gửi Ông Già Nô-en Lo Lắm Về Vi-rút Corona
Basic Listening
https://youtu.be/d1YEdTO3zuo
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/452314282594861/
Susan Shand
The Associated Press reported this story. Susan Shand adapted...
Bullying in School
Bắt Nạt Chốn Học Đường
Basic Listening
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/451359576023665/
Bryan Lynn
A United Nations report says about half of students aged 13 to 15 worldwide have experienced some form of violence in school.
This number represents about 150...
Ho Chin Minh City Cleans Up Nhieu Loc Canal
Thành Phố Hồ Chí Minh Làm Sạch Kênh Nhiêu Lộc
Advanced Listening
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/447530653073224/
In Vietnam, a once filthy waterway running through the heart of Ho Chi Minh City has been transformed. The clean up...
Celebrating Thanksgiving Changed by COVID
Mừng Lễ Tạ Ơn Thay Đổi Nhiều bởi COVID
Basic Listening
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/447739096385713/
Anna Matteo
Mike Stobbe and Heather Hollingswort reported this story for the Associated Press. Some information also came from...
Farewell to The Golden Boy Maradona
Vĩnh Biệt Cậu Bé Vàng Maradona
Basic Listening
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/447474209745535/
After hearing the news of Maradona’s death, the football great Pelé told Reuters in a statement, "One day we'll kick a ball together in the sky...
Producing Food Is Raising Earth’s Temperatures
Sản Xuất Lương Thực Gia Tăng Nhiệt Độ Trái Đất
Basic Listening
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/442028936956729/
Bryan Lynn
Bryan Lynn wrote this story for VOA Learning English, based on reports from The Associated Press, Agence...
China Congratulates Biden, Changes in Policy Unlikely
Trung Quốc Chúc Mừng Biden, Nhưng Thay Đổi Đối Sách Khó Xảy Ra
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/441234793702810
Jonathan Evans
Hai Do wrote this report for VOA Learning English. Mario Ritter Jr. was the editor.
(Subtitled by...
Biden Works on COVID-19, Trump Dismisses Election Results
Biden Chồng COVID-19 & Trump Bác Kết Quả Bầu Cử
Basic Listening
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/437229147436708/
Caty Weaver.
Hai Do wrote this story for Learning English. Caty Weaver was the editor.
(Subtitled by Le...
U.S. & Vice President-elects Joe Biden & Kamala Harris
Tổng Thống & Phó Tổng Thống Mỹ Đắc Cử Joe Biden & Kamala Harris
Basic Listening
https://www.facebook.com/le.quocan.146/videos/431927801300176/
Caty Weaver
Hai Do wrote this story for Learning English with additional reporting from the...