English learning

Woman raising arms while standing with large letters that spell out “Baranoa” (Courtesy of Patricia Etienne)

Peace Corps is back! A new class begins in the Americas.

Two Peace Corps volunteers explain what drew them to global service and share what they find most rewarding about their work.
Woman holding baby talking to another woman and surrounded by young children (© Godong/Universal Images Group/Getty Images)

American teachers educate and inspire

During Teacher Appreciation Week, we celebrate American teachers who are making an impact around the world.
Group of people posing for photo (Courtesy of Colombo Americano Cali)

Expanding horizons for Central and South American students

The United States is helping students in Latin America become community leaders. Learn more about the College Horizons Outreach Program.
Illustration of politician riding on long coattails of another (State Dept./D. Thompson)

What do coattails have to do with U.S. elections?

Phrases such as "coattails," "lame duck" and "flipping Congress" are often heard during election years. What do they mean?
Students dressed in costumes for Halloween (State Dept./D.A. Peterson)

Everyday conversations: What’s your Halloween costume? [audio]

Practice American English by reading and listening to these real-world everyday conversations. Here, students talk about their Halloween costumes.
Plate full of barbecue and sides sitting on table (© Radharc Images / Alamy Stock Photo)

Everyday conversations: Let’s eat barbecue [audio]

Tour the U.S. and discover its culinary culture while learning English. Today, we're traveling to Missouri to try barbecue!
Woman holding up diamond between her thumb and finger (Crater of Diamonds State Park via AP)

Everyday conversations: Find diamonds in a park [audio]

This series of Everyday Conversations is about a family traveling to each of the 50 U.S. states. Learn terms from a trip to Crater of Diamonds State Park.
Jazz band performing outdoors in New Orleans (© 2015 DiscoverAmerica.com/Matador Network)

Everyday conversations: Food, music and architecture [audio]

This series of Everyday Conversations is about a family traveling to each of the 50 states in the U.S. Learn terms and phrases about New Orleans, Louisiana.
Passengers on Mississippi riverboat in rocking chairs (© AP Images)

Everyday conversations: A steamboat ride on the Mississippi River [audio]

This series of Everyday Conversations is about a family traveling to each of the 50 states in the U.S. Learn terms used on their Mississippi River cruise.