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  1. Use of English in new Russian slang (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview on the decline of the Russian language among young people in favour of an English-Russian slang called Ruslish and on campaigns against it. Male speaker and interviewer not identified.

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  2. Language on official forms criticised (1980)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview on the problems caused by the over-complicated language that people face when reading and filling out official forms. Female speaker and interviewer not identified.

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  3. Language change in Gibraltar (1982)

    Genre
    Interview

    Unidentified male speaker on how language in Gibraltar has changed since the border with Spain was opened, and why he likes living in Gibraltar. Female interviewer not identified.

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  4. V S Pritchett on English language and career (1980)

    Genre
    Interview; Discussion

    Interview with British writer and critic V S Pritchett (Victor Sawdon Pritchett), on his upbringing, the use of English in the modern world, the standard of modern literature and criticism, and his own work....

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  5. John Honey on standard English pamphlet (1983)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with John Honey on his pamphlet The Language Trap, which advocates the teaching of Standard English and grammar in schools. Honey cites NUM leader Arthur Scargill, who was encouraged by his father...

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  6. Prince Charles in defence of the English language (1989)

    Genre
    News report; Speech

    Prince Charles, Prince of Wales has attacked the decline in literacy and the quality of English. Havovi Todd’s report considers his criticism of an alternative prayer book, and his regret that schools’...

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  7. Kenneth Baker on the new English language learning syllabus (1988)

    Genre
    Interview

    A report has been released recommending what books children should read in the classroom. It also covers how English should be taught in general. It warns that, although standard English should be...

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  8. Jack Page on China (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Conservative MP, Jack Page talks about his recent trip to China, with reference to the English language, population control and soldiers. The interviewer is Bob Holness.

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  9. Quebec separatism and new Canadian Government (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Two unidentified male students in French-speaking Quebec on support among the young for the separation of the province from the rest of Canada, and the likelihood that the new, largely English-speaking...

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  10. Standards of written English fall (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    John Day, Deputy Secretary General of the Associated Examining Board, describes the lowering of standards of written English in exams. He discusses where the breakdown in communication skills is coming from,...

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