In terms of difficulty, voanew’s listening files at Special English is a pre-intermediate listening for its pace. It doesn’t mean they are shallow, though. And they don’t simplify grammar or vocabulary too much.
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Voanews is a traditional news agency – Voice of America. Its Special English program is an inclusive progam: it’s meant for immigrants who reside in America, to help them learn the language and become part of their society.
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Students of English all around the globe have been using its files to improve their listening. Years ago, when I started teaching private students, I wanted to find radio programs that were not too advanced and not too dumb and I could never find one. Til a student of mine introduced me to Special English on Voanews 
