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Special English

Special English is a simple form of the English language used by the United States radio station Voice of America in daily broadcasts. The news is read slowly, using a limited vocabulary and simple grammar.

For those whose mother language is not English, it has clear and simple news and information. It can also help someone whose English is weak to improve their English. In countries like China, Special English is more and more popular for beginning English learners.

Special English was first used on October 19, 1959.

External link

• VOA Special English official web site

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