"In England,like in the United States, bilingualism is seen as something special and unique and something to be commented on and perhaps work towards, whereas in many other parts of the world being bilingual is just seen as a natural part of life."

VOA: special.2011.03.09

"There was an extraordinary embrace of the entire city of the Olympic Games, something I have never seen on this scale before.".

VOA: standard.2010.03.01

It's definitely different. And it's something that I've seen my students enjoy, add the focus to it.

VOA: standard.2009.11.25

It was something that we had seen and practiced all week. The key was the kicker.

VOA: standard.2010.02.08

But in souvenir photos of those days, more than a few metal flasks, no doubt containing something stronger than Bubble-Up, can be seen on the floor beneath the tables.

VOA: standard.2010.02.25

Envoy Mitchell's task now is to renew the faith of both Palestinians and Israelis that the United States can produce results - something both sides agree they have not seen so far.

VOA: standard.2010.05.03