《6分钟英语》(6minute english (bbc))[压缩包]

中文名: 6分钟英语

英文名: 6minute english (bbc)

资源格式: 压缩包

发行日期: 2009年

简介: 

英式英语，每周更新一次，都是跟实际相关联的，算不上慢速英语，但也不算快。每个听力文件6分钟，不算长，但是还是比较实用的。每个文件包里有音像文件一个mp3格式，一个pdf的文件，里面包含了一个问题，可在听过之后做回答，但无答案。均由bbc learning english网所提供。

新增文中出现单词解释的pdf文件。

最近更新：


17.February.2011.[Love letters].zip
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10.February.2011.[Shark's fin soup].zip
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3.February.2011.[Scam mail].zip
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27.January.2011[Population explosion].zip
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20.January.2011[How musical are you].zip
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13.January.2011[Dentist's Drill].zip
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6.January.2011[Brains and politics].zip
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30.December.2010.[Families].zip
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23.December.2010.[The World Wide Web turns 20].zip
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16.December.2010.[Farming in Africa].zip
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9.December.2010.[Drinking Tea in the UK].zip
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2.December.2010.[London English Cockney].zip
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25.November.2010.[The London Tube].zip
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18.November.2010.[Estate Agents].zip
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11.November.2010.[Men and health].zip
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4.November.2010.[Media Blackout].zip
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28.October.2010.[Dress codes what can you wear].zip
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21.October.2010.[Black History Month]
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14.October.2010.[Reading the classics]
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07.October.2010.[Seeds]
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30.September.2010.[Alien contact]
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23.September.2010.[Top international universities]
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16.September.2010.[Ageing population]
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09.September.2010.[Self-help.books]
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02.September.2010.[New words in English]
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26.August.2010.[Women-only train carriages]
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19.August.2010.[The Boomerang Generation]
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12.August.2010.[Stand up straight]
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05.August.2010.[What would they write about you]
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29.July.2010.[Is there a good and a bad smile]
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How to create a fake smile


22.July.2010.[Hen and stag parties]
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A hen party complete with drinks, outfits and pretend veil


15.July.2010.[Elizabethan banquet]
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08.July.2010.[Collecting football stickers]
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01.July.2010.[Quarter-life crisis]
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24.June.2010.[Tiny monsters of the Highlands]
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17.June.2010.[Science seals]
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10.June.2010.[Journey to Mars]
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03.June.2010.[Learning to drive]
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Learning to drive


27.May.2010.[Movie science]
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Movie science


19.May.2010.[Robin Hood]
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Three faces of Robin Hood: Patrick Troughton (BBC 1953), Martin Potter (BBC 1975), Russell Crowe (Universal 2010 - AP Photo/Universal Pictures, Kerry Brown)


13.May.2010.[The Loch Ness Monster
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6.May.2010.[Sign of the times]
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Sign of the times


29.Apirl.2010.[Secrets of the rainforest]
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One of Borneo's many weird and wonderful insects


[6分钟英语].22.Apirl.2010.[Cycling for food]
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Cycling for food


15.Apirl.2010.[Punk]
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The Sex Pistols' front man, John Lydon


8.Apirl.2010.[Parkour]
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A parkour runner starts his journey


1.Apirl.2010.[Marathon running]
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Running the London Marathon


25.March.2010.[Getting older]
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How does ageing affect the body?


18.March.2010.[Lying]
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Taking a lie detector test


11.March.2010.[Tree climbing-part 2]
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Ready to climb a tree?


04.March.2010.[Tree climbing-part 1].7z
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Climbing a tree


25.February.2010.[Prison restaurants]
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Dinnertime in prison


18.February.2010.[Plastic pollution]
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plastic pollution


11.February.2010.[Credit cards]
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Credit cards


04.February.2010.[Retirement]
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Looking ahead to retirement


28.January.2010.[A history of the world in 100 objects]
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The British Museum


21.January.2010.[Burns Night]
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A haggis


14.January.2010.[Larks and owls]
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Are you a morning or an evening person?


01.January.2010.[New Year's resolutions]
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Fireworks at New Year

2009年12月包

31.December.2009.[Changes in a decade]
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How did we use the Web ten years ago?


24.December.2009.[Santa_Claus]
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17.December.2009.[Almost famous]
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This week Kate and Neil discuss the television talent shows which have recently become so popular around the world. Who is the man behind the programmes and can any of the aspiring stars expect a long term singing career after appearing on them?


10.December.2009.[Mr Smith or John]
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Do you work somewhere where you can behave in a relaxed way around colleagues, or do you have to be very polite and a bit distant? Is there a dress code? Do you have to ask permission to leave the room? This programme is about formality at work - we find out how things have changed over the years for some of us here.


03.December.2009.[Dear diary]
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This week Kate and Neil discuss diaries - why we write them and why we find the prospect of reading someone else's so appealing.



2009年11月包
26.November.2009.[Synesthesia]
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Can you hear or taste these colours?


2009/11/19 E-wars
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Experts warn that the next world war could take place online - all because our increasing reliance on e-communications makes even the most developed countries vulnerable to an attack by online criminals. So how do we protect ourselves from 'e-wars'? Join Rebecca and Dima for a discussion - and find out all there is to know about the prefix 'e-'.


2009/11/12 Spiral museum at 50
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Join Dima and Rebecca as they talk about a most unusual arts museum building that first opened to the public in New York 50 years ago. Also, why not test your prediction skills with an exercise at the end of the programme?


2009/11/05 eBooks
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With the emergence of electronic readers and hundreds of books now available online, Kate and Rebecca talk about the prospect of reading their favourite novels on screen and whether they think this will become common practice in the future.


2009年10月包
2009/10/29 Laughter yoga
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Laughter is said to be good for you physically, mentally and spiritually. Join Kate and Rebecca as they hear from a BBC journalist who tried laughter yoga - a new activity from India which is currently gaining popularity across the world.


2009/10/22 Quieter London

Noise pollution can often be one of the main causes of stress suffered by city dwellers just about everywhere in the world, and here in London some experts have come up with a few ways of reducing that. Join Dima and Kate to find out what they are.


2009/10/15 Shopaholics

Many people find it difficult to curb their spending and buy more than they need and can afford on a regular basis. In today's programme, Kate and Rebecca try to understand why we spend money, our emotional response to it and the first step in how to control it.


2009/10/8 Spider Invasion

Experts have recently announced that there is to be a mass influx of spiders in British homes and gardens this autumn. Kate and Rebecca discuss their attitude to them and hear from a speaker at London Zoo who cures people of arachnophobia - fear of spiders.


2009/10/1 Pigeon vs. web

This week Dima and Kate talk about bizarre competitions - and the state of broadband in Africa.


2009年9月包：
2009/9/24 The Digital Divide

While many of us rely on the Internet for keeping in touch with friends, learning new skills and shopping, there are still some people who are just not interested or are unable to get online.

Kate and Dima find out why this is and hear from a speaker who has been employed by the government to encourage more people join the digital revolution.


2009/9/17 Dutch girl's sailing dream dashed

Kate and Dima are talking about dreams and aspirations vs. reality as they discuss the decision of Dutch authorities to stop a 13-year-old from sailing solo around the world. Just how much say should parents - and society - have about teenagers' risky adventures?


2009/9/10 Chinglish in Shanghai

Examples of the inaccurate use of the English language can be found on signs across the world. But what exactly is it that sometimes makes those signs funny to native English speakers? Join Dima and Rebecca as they try to put their finger on it.


2009/9/3 Bangladesh snake bites

Snake bites are a serious problem in Bangladesh. Join Dima and Kate as they discuss Bangladeshi government's plans to give new training to traditional healers and snake charmers.


2009年8月包：
2009/8/27 Ginger whingers
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Dima and Rebecca discuss... 'ginger whingeing'. Just why do redheads complain so much? Well it looks like science has the answer!


2009/8/20 Beekeeping
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Join Dima and Rebecca as they discuss beekeeping and find out what exactly is the main problem with bees in the UK.


2009/8/13 Clouds
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Kate and Rebecca discover how clouds have been classified over the last two hundred years and hear from the founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society.


2009/8/6 Tribal protest over Indian mine
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Join Dima and Kate to find out about a campaign by the supporters of an Indian tribe whose historical land - the Niyamgiri Mountain range - may soon be used for industrial mining.

As one of the activists explains, the 8,000 people who live in the mountains completely rely on their surroundings for everything: food, water, livelihood and, importantly, faith.


2009年7月包：
2009/7/30 Moon landing
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Join Kate and Rebecca as they discuss the 40th anniversary of the moon landings.


2009/7/23 Couch surfing
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Kate and Rebecca discuss the growing trend of couch surfing, when you sleep on a stranger's sofa free of charge. It's certainly cheaper than a hotel but would you do it? Kate and Rebecca discuss the pros and cons.


2009/7/16 Tanning
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Join Kate and Rebecca as they discuss the changing fashions of tanning and hear from a lady who is a true sun worshipper.


2009/7/9 Aussie town gets own money
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Dima and Rebecca are focusing on words and phrases people use when talking about business and money as they hear about one small town's rather unusual attempt to protect itself from the global financial crisis. Maleny in Queensland, Australia, is about to introduce its own currency!


2009/7/2 Gold vending machine
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Dima and Kate discuss a report from Germany where one company plans to install hundreds of gold dispensers at stations, airports and shopping malls. But why?


2009年6月包：
2009/6/25 Lonely bug
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Scientists have discovered a small bug which lives entirely on its own, without oxygen, in complete darkness. They say it is the loneliest creature on the planet!

Join Dima and Rebecca as they are listening to and discussing an interview with one of those scientists.


2009/6/18 Going gliding
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Ever wondered what it feels like to fly in an aeroplane with no engine? Join us this week as Rebecca tells Kate about her first experience of gliding. They'll also be hearing from a 93-year-old lady who is president of the North Yorkshire Gliding Club and had been flying since the 1930s.


2009/6/11 Dancing into old age
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We meet a ballet dancing grandfather of 11 who has had his stage debut at a surprisingly respectable age!


2009/6/4 House swap
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Join Kate and Jackie as they discuss the benefits of house swapping. This is an increasingly popular way to have a low-cost holiday where instead of paying for an expensive hotel, you simply exchange your house with someone else in another part of the world.

Free accommodation for you and someone to water your plants while you're away!


2009年5月包：
2009/5/28 Workaholism
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The term 'workaholism' was coined in the 1960s to describe the condition of working too much and finding it difficult to stop... in other words - addiction to work.

Join Jackie and Kate as they hear from an ex-workaholic and find out how his health was affected by spending too many hours in the office.


2009/5/21 Fighting poor sanitation
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With all the scientific and technological progress around the world, how come poor sanitation still remains a mass child killer? And how can we save lives by learning a few lessons from the past - for example, from the 19th century Britain?

Join Dima and Jackie as they listen to and discuss an interview with the spokesman of a leading environmental charity.


2009/5/14 Spring cleaning
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There's an expression in English, 'a woman's work is never done' and when it comes to cleaning our houses, women still do the majority of it despite many having full-time jobs as well. However, over the last few decades women's approach to housework has changed considerably.

Join Kate and Jackie as they discuss the changing role of women in the home and hear from women both past and present, who have some very different ideas.


2009/5/7 Horoscopes and astrology
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Astrology is very popular in the UK and every morning thousands of people read their horoscopes in newspapers and magazines to find out what is going to happen to them that day. But do people really believe that their future is written in the stars?

This week Kate and Jackie discuss the ancient subject of astrology and hear from a horoscope writer.


2009年4月包：
2009/4/30 Smells and memories
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Certain smells can often conjure up strong memories from our past. Who hasn't experienced the feeling of being transported back in time when we smell something that reminds us of a particular place or event?


2009/4/23 St George's Day
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The 23rd April is St George's Day and all over England people are proudly celebrating their patron saint and their country. Britain's population is extremely diverse and is made up of many different cultures and nationalities, so what makes someone feel British? Join Kate and Jackie as they discuss national identity and the different ways of defining it.


2009/4/16 Staycations
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Would you like to save money on your summer holiday this year? How about a 'staycation'?

Rather than take a traditional week or fortnight abroad, many people are now choosing to stay at home in the UK instead, enabling them to explore their local area and see what it has to offer. It certainly costs less money, involves no packing, no airport queues and allows you to stay in the comfort of your own home.


2009/4/9 Happiness
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Britain is less happy than in the 1950s despite the fact that we are three times richer. So what exactly makes us happy? A new car, an expensive holiday or simply spending time with friends and family?


2009/4/2 April Fool's Day
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April Fool's Day is the one time of year when we traditionally play jokes on our friends and colleagues. This week Kate and Jackie discuss some of the better known hoaxes as well as explain some of the vocabulary associated with the day.


2009年3月包：
2009/3/26 A good night's rest
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March is National Bed Month! Getting enough sleep is vitally important for our overall health and well-being. Surprisingly though, many of us don't get anywhere near the recommended eight hours and two thirds of us say we get less sleep than we did a few years ago. Join Kate and Rebecca as they find out how we are affected by not getting enough rest.


2009/3/19 Keeping in touch
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Nowadays, most of us stay in touch with friends and relatives by writing emails, telephoning or sending texts. However, until recently we had no choice but to write letters if we wanted to share our news and pass on information.


2009/3/12 Disappearing words
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Every day new words and expressions come into existence, while at the same time, we gradually stop using certain older words. This week Kate and Jackie hear about how language changes over time, how long we have been using certain words and which ones we are most likely to stop using in the future.


2009/3/5 Cutting down, eating up
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Jackie and Neil look at how the economic slowdown is affecting what we eat and talk about the language of money and economics.


2009年2月包：
2009/2/26 Love Drug
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Valentine's Day may be over for another year but romance is still very much in the air.


2009/2/18 Barbie's 50th anniversary
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Barbie celebrates her 50th anniversary this year. She may be hugely popular across the world but is she any kind of female role model? Does she represent a glamorous female figure which girls try to copy or is she simply a dressing up doll?



2009/2/11 Mr Smith or John?
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Do you work somewhere where you can behave in a relaxed way around colleagues, or do you have to be very polite and a bit distant? Is there a dress code? Do you have to ask permission to leave the room? This programme is about formality at work - we find out how things have changed over the years for some of us here.


2009/2/4 Private Fostering
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Recently, BAAF (the British Association for Adoption and Fostering) held a national awareness raising week on private fostering. It is estimated that in the UK, as many as 10,000 children are in private fostering arrangements but only about 1500 are known to the local authorities. But what is private fostering and why should we all know about it? Find out this week with Yvonne who's joined by Callum Robertson.


2009年1月包：
2009/1/28 Obama inauguration party
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It's difficult to imagine there's a single country in the world that wasn't watching as the United States of America celebrated and welcomed its very first African American President. This week, Yvonne is joined by Callum as she finds out how one French woman marked this historic occasion here in London.


2009/1/21 School for ex soldiers
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Many of the stories we hear about Sudan are quite sad and sometimes disturbing. So this week, join Yvonne Archer as she and William Kremer reveal a positive and uplifting story about what one man is doing to help with the peace process.


2009/1/14 Story at the ready?
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Being able to tell a story is a useful tool because let's face it, everyone loves to hear a good story! This week, William Kremer joins Yvonne Archer as she talks to the writer of an award-winning series of stories and finds out what she writes about and why.


2009/1/7 Academic to Activist
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Getting an education is almost certainly a privilege for many people across the world. And sometimes the subjects we choose to study can surpise us and lead us to other choices in life. This week, Yvonne Archer is joined by William Kremer as they hear about how and why a South African man went from being an academic to being an activist.




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