New Songs and Sounds for the Library of Congress

May 14, 2026, 09:07
GlobalCulture

Introduction

The Library of Congress added 25 new recordings to its special list. They want to keep these sounds safe for a long time.

Main Body

Many people helped choose these sounds. The library picked music like jazz, rock, and pop. They also picked sounds from video games and the radio. Some famous singers are on the list. Taylor Swift and Beyoncé have new songs here. The list also has a rock band with only women and an old boxing match from the radio. These sounds are from different years. Some are from 1944 and some are from 2014. Now the library has 700 special recordings on this list.

Conclusion

The list now has 700 recordings after adding 25 new ones.

Learning

🕒 The 'Time Jump' Pattern

Look at how the text talks about years. To reach A2, you need to connect numbers with dates using the word from.

The Pattern: Some are from 1944 and some are from 2014.

How to use it: Use FROM →\rightarrow YEAR to show where something started or when it was made.

  • The song is from 2014.
  • The boxing match is from 1944.

📦 Quantity Words

Notice these two types of numbers in the story:

  1. Small groups: 25 new recordings
  2. Big totals: 700 special recordings

Rule: Put the number before the object.

extNumber+extAdjective+extThing ext{Number} + ext{Adjective} + ext{Thing} ext25+extnew+extrecordings ext{25} + ext{new} + ext{recordings}

Vocabulary Learning

library (n.)
a building where books are kept
Example:I go to the library to read books.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:Many people came to the concert.
choose (v.)
to pick one
Example:You can choose a color.
music (n.)
sounds that people listen to
Example:She likes listening to music.
video (n.)
moving pictures
Example:We watched a video about animals.
game (n.)
an activity for fun
Example:The children play a game.
radio (n.)
a device that plays music and news
Example:He listens to the radio in the car.
famous (adj.)
well known
Example:She is a famous actress.
list (n.)
a set of items
Example:Make a list of groceries.
new (adj.)
recently made
Example:I bought a new book.
recordings (n.)
sounds that are saved
Example:The studio has many recordings.
safe (adj.)
protected from danger
Example:Keep your money safe.
long (adj.)
many years
Example:It will last a long time.
old (adj.)
from a long time ago
Example:He has an old watch.
special (adj.)
unique
Example:This is a special gift.