Audio File for 2nd Apr. 2007 g km Presentation

The Mandarin audio file for the presentation for the Apr. 2007 g from the Apr. 2007 km has been posted to the km Presentations Audio Files page.

Slow or Smooth?

[UPDATE 2008-09-01: Input for this poll is no longer required. Thank you for your participation.]

A question has arisen regarding how fast to set the computer voice used to create the NWT audio files. So far, these files have been created with a slower-than-normal speed setting of 250 points below the default. The default speed is that with which a China national would speak. The slower speed makes it easier to follow the pace of the voice, but the faster default speed results in a smoother reading.

If you would like to provide input regarding which speed you find to be best to help you learn Mandarin pronunciation, please download this zip file containing sample files recorded at different speed settings, compare them, and tell me your preference using the poll below:

sloworsmooth.zip

(The password is the same as the one for the NWT audio files.)

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Jer. 29-52 Audio Files

The audio files for Jer. 29-52 have been posted to the NWT Audio Files page.

McBeaths in Trinidad

Adam & Rebekah McBeath, from Victoria, BC, Canada, are currently serving where the need is greater in the Chinese field in Trinidad. They share their experiences with us on their blog, McBeaths in Trinidad, at:

http://trinidadorbust.blogspot.com/

Fine experiences especially abound in the most recent posts—they are about the very successful Chinese Memorial meeting they just had, which was attended by 103, including 63 Chinese.

Do you know of any other blogs published by those serving in the Chinese field? If so, please let me know. Also, remember, whether you are publishing a blog or reading one, always exercise appropriate discretion.

Update: If you are interested in reading the McBeaths in Trinidad blog, email me and I will forward your request to Adam, who must arrange for access.