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Aretha Franklin, the American singer known as the “Queen of Soul,” died Thursday at her home in Detroit, Michigan. She had spent many years battling cancer. She was 76 years old.

Researchers examine how cooperation fails.

British newspapers are filled with stories warning of problems if Britain leaves the EU early next year without an agreement between the two sides. Is the situation that critical?

VOA Learning English presents news, features, audio, video and multimedia about the U.S. and the world in American English. Stories are written at the intermediate and upper-beginner level. Words are spoken one-third slower for ESL learners.

Easy Crossword puzzle activity for esl students and young learners about television programmes. How many English words for television shows do you know? Browse the menus on our site for many more free crosswords, interactive English language exercises, games and activities.

In English, many adjectives come from verbs. In today’s program, we will tell you about participial adjectives – adjectives that we make from verbs.

Smartphone addiction...

New technology is making it possible for people to make realistic videos of people appearing to say things they never actually said. The “deepfake” videos can be created with technology that uses face mapping and artificial intelligence to produce false videos that look nearly real.

Koko, the gorilla who became famous for learning American Sign Language, has died in the United States.

Students who attended the Florida high school where a gunman killed 17 people said they would campaign to register 18-year-olds to vote. Their goal is to change laws related to gun ownership.

Early language theories claim the human brain has special areas for learning language that are unique to people. A new study challenges that idea.

VOA Learning English presents news, features, audio, video and multimedia about the U.S. and the world in American English. Stories are written at the intermediate and upper-beginner level. Words are spoken one-third slower for ESL learners.

When the discussion for education system serving a wider purpose than academics arises, focus is often laid on the overall development of a student, entailing physical, mental and emotional health. Emotional development plays a major role in assisting intellectual growth. One such important aspect of emotional development, holding the power

Critical thinking is crucial for success in your studies – but what is it and how do you do it? Watch our Study Skills video guide to start thinking critically!

… Just don’t try using it yourself...

The situation of children separated from family members who were taking them across the border without permission has received attention lately. Now, doctors are concerned about the effects of the separations on the children’s health.

Nearly 69 million people were displaced last year.

June 16 is a special date for admirers of James Joyce. On this day in 1904 the Irish author had his first date with his future wife, Nora...