| Problem | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | "The CD is scratched / broken." | Contact Ocean Technologies Group support. Many will provide a digital replacement if you prove purchase. | | "The audio is too slow / too fast." | Use VLC Media Player or Audacity to adjust playback speed (+/- 10%) without changing pitch. | | "I cannot understand the Filipino accent in Unit 9." | That is intentional. Listen to Filipino seafarer vlogs on YouTube for extra practice. | | "My study pack has no audio files. I only bought the book." | You likely bought the "Student Book Only" edition. Look for "Study Pack" specifically. |
Try listening to the tracks while there is some background noise (like a fan) to simulate the noisy environment of a ship. marlins english for seafarers study pack 1 audio
| Problem | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | "The CD is scratched / broken." | Contact Ocean Technologies Group support. Many will provide a digital replacement if you prove purchase. | | "The audio is too slow / too fast." | Use VLC Media Player or Audacity to adjust playback speed (+/- 10%) without changing pitch. | | "I cannot understand the Filipino accent in Unit 9." | That is intentional. Listen to Filipino seafarer vlogs on YouTube for extra practice. | | "My study pack has no audio files. I only bought the book." | You likely bought the "Student Book Only" edition. Look for "Study Pack" specifically. |
Try listening to the tracks while there is some background noise (like a fan) to simulate the noisy environment of a ship.