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how to read the texts online as you listen
If you want to read the texts online as you listen, first (down)load the audio files and then click on the links below the descriptions on the right. The texts will open in this same window. When you've finished reading and listening, you can do the language activities if you wish. To return to this page, click on 'Back'.
how to read the texts offline as you listen
If you want to print the audio scripts on paper, click the links to 'See/print audio script' on the right. These will open as Word documents in a new window.
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