Special English 特别英语简介

Every day, around the world, the Voice of America broadcasts news and feature programs in Special English. Click on the Frequencies link at the top of the right column to learn how to find us.

Three Elements Make Special English Unique

  • It has a core vocabulary of 1500 words.  Most are simple words that describe objects, actions or emotions.  Some words are more difficult.  They are used for reporting world events and describing discoveries in medicine and science. 
  • Special English writers use short, simple sentences that contain only one idea. They use active voice.  They do not use idioms.
  • Special English broadcasters read at a slower pace, about two-thirds the speed of standard English.  This helps people learning English hear each word clearly.  It also helps people who are fluent English speakers understand complex subjects.

Each Special English broadcast is 30 minutes long. Most begin with world news, followed by a short report, then a 15 minute feature. Below is our daily schedule:


Special English 特别英语一周节目安排

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
Development Report Agriculture Report Health Report Education Report
Issues that affect people in developing countries News about farming and food production The latest research about diseases and medical advice New developments in American education
This is America Science in the News Explorations The Making of a Nation
Traditions, ideas and life in the United States Reports about the latest scientific discoveries and medical news Reports about outer space and the world around us A series about the history of the United States
FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
Economics Report In the News Words and Their Stories
News about business and finance in the U.S. and around the world In-depth reports about a person or event in the news Features about American idioms and expressions
American Mosaic American Stories People in America
A magazine show about popular culture and music Adaptations of short stories, children's books and original stories. Biographies of influential Americans in history, politics, science, business, sports & entertainment

 


Special English 电台广播频率时间表
(Greenwich Mean Time-GMT)

REGION TIME FREQUENCIES
Asia 0030-0100 1575 1593 7215 9780 11760 15185 15290 17740
1530-1600 1575 6160 9590 9760 9845 12040 15550
2330-2400 7260 13725
Americas 0130-0200 7405 9775 13740
Africa 1630-1770 12080 13600 17895
Middle East 1930-2000 7260 9680 13635
China 2230-2300 9570 13755 15145

Special English is also available at these additional frequencies and times in Iraq, Kuwait, Kabul and Moscow:

COUNTRY/CITY TIME FREQUENCIES
Iraq 0030-0100 102.4 105
0130-0200 102.4 105
1330-1400 102.4 105
2030-2100 102.4 105
2330-0000 102.4 105
Kabul 2030-2100 105
2330-0000 105
Kuwait 0300-0100 96.9
0130-0200 96.9
1330-0400 96.9
1730-1800 96.9
1930-2000 96.9
2030-2100 96.9
2130-2200 96.9
2330-0000 96.9
Moscow 1330-1400 810 khz
1730-0800 810 khz


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