About the English Language in VOA Special English
Text & MP3 Files

15-minute Programs

1. Where Did the English Language Come From?
2. The World Speaks English for Science, Business and Culture

About

• You can read the text while listening to an MP3 file.
• These will all print very cleanly (without printing the MP3 player and menu.)
• These are good for people studying English because it is possible to read along while listening. These are in VOA's Special English.
• To download the MP3 files:
  • Windows: right-click the "Download MP3" links.
  • Macintosh: option-click the "Download MP3" links.
• The source of the original pre-edited material is http://voanews.com/specialenglish/.
  • "All text, audio and video material produced exclusively by the Voice of America
    is public domain. However, some images and graphics are licensed for use and
    covered by all applicable copyright laws."
• Note that though the source files were in the public domain, I have done some editing. If you need the public domain version of any of these, please visit the source.
• The file numbering system is mine. It has nothing to do with the sequence that these were originally broadcast.

Other VOA Material on This Web Site

• Voice of America Special English Study