Voice of America (VOA) – Authentic video and audio materials

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  • Usability – 7/10
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  • Efficiency – 7/10
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Comments Rating 8.67/10 (1 review)

Pros and Cons of Voice of America (VOA)

👍 Learning through news: Materials based on current news and events.
👍 Slow-paced broadcasting: Adapted for learners with tempered speech clarity.
👍 Cultural enrichment: Opportunity to learn about American culture and society.

👎 Specific accent: Use of American English may not be suitable for learning other dialects.
👎 Limited language skill coverage: More focus on listening and understanding, less on writing and speaking.

What is Voice of America (VOA)?

Voice of America offers authentic video and audio materials with transcripts to enhance listening and understanding skills in English.

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How to use Voice of America (VOA)?

1. Section Selection: Choose the category that interests you, such as “News”, “Everyday Grammar”.
2. Material Review: Listen to audio and watch videos to improve English listening comprehension.
3. Article Reading: Study accompanying texts to enhance reading skills and expand vocabulary.
4. New Words Noting: Note down interesting and new words and expressions for further study.
5. Pronunciation Practice: Repeat after the speakers to improve your pronunciation.
6. Tests and Quizzes: Take available tests and quizzes to check your understanding of the material.
7. Discussion Participation: Comment on articles and participate in discussions on the site to practice writing.

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Pros and Cons of Voice of America (VOA)

👍 Learning through news: Materials based on current news and events.
👍 Slow-paced broadcasting: Adapted for learners with tempered speech clarity.
👍 Cultural enrichment: Opportunity to learn about American culture and society.

👎 Specific accent: Use of American English may not be suitable for learning other dialects.
👎 Limited language skill coverage: More focus on listening and understanding, less on writing and speaking.

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