Special English is read one-third slower than VOA's other English programs.

VOA: special.2009.04.06

Some organizations use the TOEIC to measure progress in English training programs and as a placement test.

VOA: special.2010.02.18

Today,Special English broadcasts thirty-minute programs by shortwave and medium wave sixteen times a day around the world.

VOA: special.2009.10.16

Feature programs were added later, starting with Special English versions of short stories by famous writers.

VOA: special.2009.04.06

That same month, the Voice of America began to broadcast special programs for English learners.

VOA: special.2009.04.06

Today,Special English writers do a lot more original reporting and the programs are more lively.

VOA: special.2009.04.06

And you can follow our weekly programs on Twitter at VOA Learning English.

VOA: special.2009.11.05

You can also follow our weekly programs on Twitter at VOA Learning English.

VOA: special.2009.10.15

But the report noted a nine percent decrease for intensive English-language programs.

VOA: special.2010.11.18