http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/a ... nglish.cfm
Я считаю , что если кто-то начинает учить английский и имеет трудности с восприятием на слух , как это было в моем случае, эти передачи могут быть очень полезными.
Three Elements Make Special English Unique
It has a core vocabulary of 1500 words. Most are simple words that describe objects, actions or emotions. Some words are more difficult. They are used for reporting world events and describing discoveries in medicine and science.
Special English writers use short, simple sentences that contain only one idea. They use active voice. They do not use idioms.
Special English broadcasters read at a slower pace, about two-thirds the speed of standard English. This helps people learning English hear each word clearly. It also helps people who are fluent English speakers understand complex subjects.
может действительно кому-то понадобятся