– Manuscript – Scientists have successfully bred a threatened species of coral, a coral rescue organization announced recently. The breeding was part of a project that hopes to restore damaged reefs off the coast of Florida. Coral reefs in Florida and the Caribbean Sea are being affected by stony coral tissue loss disease. The disease causes coral to lose its color and … [Read more...] about Scientists Raise Florida Corals Threatened by Disease
Siege (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. On February 24, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbor, Ukraine. Siege Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of "terror" for bombing cities and striking a nuclear power plant. Residents in the capital of Kyiv set up checkpoints. People in Irpin tried to escape parts of … [Read more...] about Siege (News Words)
Follow in Someone’s Footsteps (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! These are footsteps. But what could it mean to follow them? Let's listen. Follow in Someone's Footsteps Speaker A: Anna, you got a new accordion.Speaker B: I want to follow in my mom's footsteps.Speaker A: Oh, does she play the accordion too?Speaker B: Oh, no. She plays the piano beautifully.Speaker A: Well then, how … [Read more...] about Follow in Someone’s Footsteps (Idioms)
Video: Kultura
– Manuscript – Hello again, everyone! Good day to all of you! I am Honey and in today's video, I'm going to show you your one stop shop for Philippine local souvenirs like this [holds up an object]. Come on, let's go at Kultura Filipino! This is Kultura or what we call "culture" in English. This store is located inside SM Mall of Asia, ground floor south wing. But can be … [Read more...] about Video: Kultura
Exodus (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. The United Nation says refugees are fleeing the Russian war in Ukraine by the millions. Exodus Speaking from the Polish border with Ukraine, a UN representative said most of the refugees are women and children. The UN said it is the fastest exodus from a war-torn country that Europe has seen since World … [Read more...] about Exodus (News Words)