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bobbydazzler | 16:09 Wed 15th Nov 2006 | Society & Culture
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I read an article the other day which stated that the first news broadcasts transmitted by the BBC were read first at normal speed....and then again at a much slower speed.

Why did they do this?

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Probably to help overseas listeners to learn English. The BBC World Service did this for many years. The Voice of America still does so.

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Thanks Chris...makes sense I suppose :)

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