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PLEASE NOTE: There is currently an issue downloading our files with Internet Explorer 8. When right-clicking the 'Save target as...' link does not appear. We are working to fix this problem as soon as possible but in the meantime there is something you can do to make 'Save target as ...' appear. To the right of the address bar is a button for 'Compatibility mode'. If you select this, then go back to the download link and right-click, you should now see 'Save target as ...' and you will be able to download the file. The last 14 days' audio, video and text to take away Video Words in the News: Prison bank: Text
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Video Words in the News: Prison bank: Audio (1.9 MB)
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The English We Speak: Butter up: Text
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The English We Speak: Butter up: Audio: (2.1 MB)
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Words in the News: Environment shapes ants 'personality': Text
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Words in the News: Environment shapes ants 'personality': Report (550 K)
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Words in the News: Environment shapes ants 'personality': Words (792 K)
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Words in the News: Scotland votes 'No': Text
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Words in the News: Scotland votes 'No': Report (612 K)
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Words in the News: Scotland votes 'No': Words (769 K)
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6 Minute English: London skyline: Text
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6 Minute English: London skyline: Audio (4.9 MB)
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Video Words in the News: Message in a bottle: Text
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Video Words in the News: Message in a bottle: Audio (1.9 MB)
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The English We Speak: Hair of the dog: Text
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The English We Speak: Hair of the dog: Audio (2.8 MB)
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Words in the News: Walk or cycle for 'a happier commute': Text
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Words in the News: Walk or cycle for 'a happier commute': Report (525 K)
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Words in the News: Walk or cycle for 'a happier commute': Words (613 K)
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Words in the News: Ozone layer 'recovering': Text
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Words in the News: Ozone layer 'recovering': Report (701 K)
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Words in the News: Ozone layer 'recovering': Words (851 K)
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6 Minute English: Underwater living: Text
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6 Minute English: Underwater living: Audio (4.9 MB)
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