Namibia sheds Afrikaans accent with difficulty; distance learning helps transition to English as official language

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Namibia became independent of South Africa in 1990, and the official language is now English rather than Afrikaans. Teachers have been helped over the transition by a distance learning package to help them learn English. It was a joint programme between Namibia and the UK, and 97% of listeners have said it was helpful. More than 60% of South African blacks are estimated to be illiterate. The Namibian programme, broadcast on radio and now available on tape, gives pupils and tutors a chance to meet.

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Carry on learning, doctor

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The United Kingdom's training for its National Health Service doctors is undergoing reform in 2001. Head of the General Medical Council's education committee, Graeme Catto, feels doctors need to continually learn if standards are to remain high.

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Early learning for docs

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Medical students are being sent into primary schools to present sessions on health issues. This helps them with their communication skills and how to present information clearly.

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