Now listen as Mister Scheer reads the same sentences again, but this time in Modern English.

VOA: special.2011.01.05

It seemed to capture, for the first time, the true voice of modern American culture.

VOA: special.2009.02.15

President Karzai says ambitious plans for a large, modern Afghan army are simply more than the country can afford for a long time.

VOA: standard.2009.12.09