| Listen to English every day! |
919
Many U.S. colleges and universities are making big changes to their libraries. The schools are finding ways to serve students and to succeed in an increasingly digital world.
1138
Not so long ago, the world’s oceans were filled with different types of fish. Now, a large increase in global overfishing has threatened that supply.
1570
A new study has found that cats can connect with people in the same way as dogs and children.
855
The World Health Organization study on urban air quality says those most affected live in the world's poorest cities. The study finds urban air pollution has nearly doubled in 3,000 cities over the past two years.
417
They discovered that living on your own can be difficult, especially on a low salary. Marriages or other relationships break apart, or things may not go well in college. So they knock on Mom and Dad's door, believing they'll be staying only a few months at most.
1223
Jen: All right. Are you guys going to watch the upcoming games and are you excited? Lenny: Uh yeah! There is no doubt I will. I am a mild Miami Dolphins fan.
535
Today we explain some expressions about birds. For example, if something is for the birds, it is worthless or not very interesting. Someone who eats like a bird eats very little.
640
Hey, I think I’m overdoing the workout routine during the basketball practice. My knees have been in a lot of pain these days.
898
Hey. There was a problem between Henry and Jim, wasn’t there? Oh my, don’t even go there! It’s going to give me a headache just thinking about it.
1082
An international study of more than 13,000 adults found that many people say modern technology has affected relations with their partner.
1017
Today, we talk about a famous character from a classic Disney fairy tale -- Cinderella. In American English, Cinderella’s story gives us several expressions.
1504
When temperatures drop and a cold snap comes, that means one thing: Jack Frost has arrived!
1227
We communicate most commonly, of course, with our words. But we also speak with our bodies. We call it body language.
762
Have you finished planning your vacation? Not quite yet. I’m still looking for ways to cut corners and save money on this vacation.
408
In the United States, automobile license plates have become a medium for expressing one's personality or beliefs. Some plates already display a state motto or nickname, and others, like Colorado's, are quite decorative.
489
A century ago, the average American man wore a size 6.5 shoe. The average American woman, a 4.5. Today's averages are four sizes larger!
1209
In 1517, the great Italian artist Michelangelo climbed Mount Altissimo in Tuscany. There, he found the marble of his dreams.
