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Welcome to Learning English, a daily 30 minute program from the Voice of America.

I'm Ashley Thompson. minute program from the Voice of America.

I'm Ashley Thompson.

And I'm Mario Ritter Jr.

This program is designed for English learners,

so we speak a little slower and we use words and phrases

especially written for people learning English.

Today English.

Today, the percentage of people in the U.S.

born in another country is rising.

John Russell and I have that report.

Then Jill Robbins presents this week's education report.

Finally, we hear the lesson of the day from Jill Robbins and Andrew Smith but first.

Last year the percentage of US residents who were foreign-born grew to its highest level in more than 100 years.

Recently, the U.S. Census Bureau released its yearly American Community Survey that provided detailed numbers.

The American Community Survey follows family life, income, education levels, disabilities,

military service, and employment among other subjects.

The study or survey shows the share of people born outside the United States

increased in 2023 to 14.3 percent from 13.9% in 2022.

International migrants have become a main cause of population growth in recent years.

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