Lincoln's Cottage: a Country House for the President

About five kilometers from the White House in Washington, D.C., stands an historic building closely linked to one of America's most famous presidents, Abraham Lincoln. The building, known as President Lincoln's Cottage, is where Lincoln spent about one

04 Jan 2025,·3 mins mins

Wilbur and Orville Wright: The First Airplane

Wilbur and Orville Wright are the American inventors who made a small engine-powered flying machine. They proved that flight without the aid of gas-filled balloons was possible. Wilbur Wright was born in 1867 near Melville, Indiana.

31 Dec 2024,·4 mins mins

George Washington – the First President

George Washington was the first President of the United States. He served from 1789 to 1797. He was a famous general who led the American colonists to freedom from British rule, and he presided over the convention that created the U.S. Constitution. He wanted

15 Dec 2024,·2 mins mins

American Culture: Bald Eagle Officially Named National Bird of U.S.

The bald eagle is a symbol of the United States. An image of the bird is on the flag and seal of the U.S. President, the seal of the U.S. Supreme Court, military insignia, as well as the dollar bill.

03 Dec 2024,·6 mins mins

Still and Unless

This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Yusef in Egypt about the words still and unless. Dear VOA Learning English, When the word still is the first word in sentences, I am not sure what it can mean. Can you explain about this?

24 Sep 2024,·3 mins mins