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How accurate are the translations into English when a contributor speaking another language is being interviewed? Find out how the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ balance word perfect translation with conveying meaning.

Plus, listeners debate what variety of accents in English should be heard on the World Service.

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14 minutes

Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project