– Manuscript – And now the Health & Lifestyle report from VOA Learning English. Working from home has its benefits, but it also has its problems. One of them involves workplace friendships. Working remotely, or away from an office, may make it harder to form friendships with coworkers. In the United States, only two in every 10 employees say they have a “best … [Read more...] about Work from Home Limits Work Friendships
Fruition (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. A flying car was presented at the CES technology show in the American city of Las Vegas in Nevada. Fruition The ASKA A5 will be available in 2026. It is described as the world's first electric vehicle that can travel by road or air. Jon Lohman pre-ordered one and said he is excited to see it come to … [Read more...] about Fruition (News Words)
How Fast Should Beethoven’s ‘Ninth Symphony’ Be Performed?
– Manuscript – Ludwig van Beethoven has long been considered one of the greatest composers of classical music. Critics say that his final complete musical work, the Ninth Symphony, is possibly his best. The symphony was first performed on May 7, 1824, in Vienna, Austria. Beethoven already had lost his hearing when he was composing the Ninth. He never fully heard the … [Read more...] about How Fast Should Beethoven’s ‘Ninth Symphony’ Be Performed?
US Restaurants Start Subscription Services to Reach More People
– Manuscript – Many Americans make monthly payments, called subscription fees, to receive services for movies, music, and even household goods. Now some restaurants are hoping that they want to do the same for their favorite meals. Large companies like Panera and P.F. Chang’s and small neighborhood restaurants are increasingly experimenting with the subscription model to … [Read more...] about US Restaurants Start Subscription Services to Reach More People
Humans, Dolphins Working Together to Fish
– Manuscript – A fishing community in southern Brazil has an unusual ally: wild dolphins. Stories of people and dolphins working together to catch fish go back thousands of years. But historians and storytellers have told the human side of the story. Until recently, it has been impossible to know how dolphins have benefited from the relationship. Now, sonar and … [Read more...] about Humans, Dolphins Working Together to Fish