Standard English VOA American English Classroom - Includes CD

Author: Lei Tianfang
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: The VOA Standard English Listening Training Series is designed to help college students, graduate students, and English learners from all walks of life overcome the challenges of English listening and improve their overall English proficiency. The series includes a wide range of news topics and rich content: it covers tracking reports on current international hot issues such as counter-terrorism, the situation in Iraq, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; reports on breaking news; and discussions on controversial issues in the United States, including the extension of its "Patriot Act" and the debate over whether Terri Schiavo, who has been in a vegetative state for a long time, should be euthanized. Additionally, the series includes soft news on topics such as economics, environmental protection, communication, literature, music, film, sports, and medicine to enhance engagement. This helps learners improve their listening skills while expanding their knowledge, broadening their horizons, and deepening their understanding of various cultural and social phenomena.