【VOAスペシャル】英語 リーディング＆リスニング

We have selected long-form content from VOA specials that you can enjoy thoroughly.
You can train stress-free by displaying sentence structures and vocabulary translations in English sentences according to your level.
　
1. Support
Support can be displayed and selected according to the level.
①English
Divides English sentences into phrases and clauses, and displays translations for difficult vocabulary. We will train you to understand the English word order and expressions without translating them into Japanese.
②Japanese translation
Displays literal translations for each slash, and adds paraphrase translations only for parts that are difficult to understand. You can refer to translations without disrupting your learning rhythm.
③English grammar explanation
Click inside the sentence to display a simple English grammar explanation, and click "Details" to jump to the explanation page. Master English grammar and acquire the ability to accurately understand English sentences.
*Explanations are included for all English grammar in the English text.
　
2. Learning method
You can train reading and listening with the same content.
① Reading
Displays sentence structure and vocabulary translations according to your level. As your level improves, you can gradually reduce support and increase your reading speed.
②Listening
Part of the script is displayed according to the level. As the level improves, the number of parts to be displayed will be reduced.
　
3. Learning effect
This service was developed based on the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's individualized learning&#39;&#39;. It is provided to more than 10,000 schools nationwide, focusing on entrance exam content.<br><b>① Reading, listening</b><br>　Support is displayed in the English text according to your level, and you can gradually acquire the reading comprehension required for entrance exams, TOEIC, and Eiken.<br>*According to the curriculum guidelines, English is a practical skill, and it is necessary to learn English by focusing on training such as reading'' and listening,&#39;&#39; while providing optimal individual support for vocabulary, grammar, etc.<br><b>②English grammar</b><br>Displays simple English grammar explanations for all English grammar used in English sentences (with links to detailed explanations). While reading English texts, you will acquire the ability to master English grammar.<br>*According to the curriculum guidelines, learning English grammar requires repeated thinking, judgment, and expression through reading, listening, writing, etc.'' rather than learning from reference books or problem sets.
　
4. Contents
Contains 20 pieces of 15-20 minute content that can be enjoyed as reading material, totaling 6 hours. We selected historical content such as American Slavery'' and Western Expansion,'' as well as content that focuses on figures such as Mark Twain,'' Dr. King,'' and ``Michael Jackson.''
With study support, you can study even with junior high school level English proficiency.
*Contents from VOA Special English under CC BY 3.0 (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0) are used.