Would-Be Announcers
COMETTIING new in oral examinntions is provided for wonld-be radio announcers in the United States. The National Broadcasting Company conducts special classes in announcing, which last for some months.
The final test of all for the post of junior announcer is lo say, briskly and distinctly;
The seething seas ccaseth. and as th(> seething squs snbsidoth, many men must munch much mush.
During their training the pupil: must master phrases in French Italian, Spanish, German and Rus sitin, and they must prepare themselves to broadcast extempore descriptions of aiiy scene or event their instructors may select.
The R. 8.0. makes aspirants announce programmes in various languages. They have also to read dilfevent passages in English, and show not merely perfect etui ueia I ion but perfect comprehension.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19024, 26 May 1936, Page 11
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