ESL 5 Students from Milpitas Adult SchoolVOAVideo: World's Citizens Express Concerns, Hopes for New Year
As the new year approaches, VOA interviewed people around the world to find out about their hopes and concerns.
Join Nancy Fichtner on a trip to deliver her SAVE Award winning idea to President Obama at the White House. The SAVE Award was held for the first time this year, it is a contest for federal employees to come up with the best ideas to save taxpayer dollars and make the government perform more effectively and efficiently.
USCIS 96:91. Name one benefit of being a citizen of the United States.
Barack Obama's election victory in November 2008 was greeted with enormous enthusiasm around much of the world. Most Europeans looked to the new president to restore the transatlantic partnership, to work for peace and to spearhead the fight against global warming. In the Middle East, people hoped he would focus on resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But as VOA's Sonja Pace reports from London, the enthusiasm has faded
A Holiday display in the ESL 6 classroomUSCIS 100:10. What is freedom of religion?
UnityWH.gov: Celebrating Christmas and Honoring Those Who Serve
For the first time in a weekly address, the President is joined by the First Lady as they celebrate Christmas. They both honor those serving overseas, those who have sacrificed for their country, and the families that stand by them. December 24, 2009. (Public Domain)
VOANews: Obama Delivers Christmas Message (added 12/27/09)
100. Name two national U.S. holidays.
VOAVideo: Marines Collect Toys for Children's Holidays
Christmas is a time for giving in the United States, especially to young children who look forward to getting presents. But some families don't have money to buy gifts. One program, sponsored by the U.S. Marines, collects donated toys that are distributed to underprivileged children during the holiday season. VOA's Deborah Block tells us about Toys for Tots.
55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
Each year, the White House Pastry Team comes together with other members of the White House staff to work on a favorite holiday tradition: The White House Gingerbread House. December 2, 2009 (Public domain)
USCIS 96:94. What is the White House?
36. What are two Cabinet-level positions?
▪ Secretary of Agriculture
▪ Secretary of Commerce
▪ Secretary of Defense
▪ Secretary of Education
▪ Secretary of Energy
▪ Secretary of Health and Human Services
▪ Secretary of Homeland Security
▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
▪ Secretary of the Interior
▪ Secretary of Labor
▪ Secretary of State
▪ Secretary of Transportation
▪ Secretary of the Treasury
▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs
▪ Attorney General
▪ Vice President
WH.gov: Christmas at the Whitehouse 2009
A glimpse of this year's holiday decorations at the White House. December 17, 2009 (Public Domain)
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USCIS 100:07 mp3 VOAVideo: Obama Accepts Nobel Peace Prize
U.S. President Barack Obama has formally accepted the Nobel Peace Prize at a ceremony in Oslo, Norway. VOA White House correspondent Paula Wolfson reports the president spoke at length about the circumstances that push nations to war, and prompt them to seek peace.
WhiteHoue.gov: Remarks by the President at the Acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize (text)
News English Lessons: World Split Over Obama Nobel Prize
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US president says he will 'focus every single day' on building economy, getting people into productive jobs
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