When you click to play an audio file, the entire file must first be downloaded onto your computer before it can play.  If you have a dial-up connection, the audio may take a few minutes for the download. 

Sometimes we include a download link.  If a download link is available, you will see the word "Download" or this icon  .  You may download the audio file to your computer where you can play it later from your hard drive.  Note the location and name of the downloaded file so you can find it to play it with your audio player.  At a connection speed of 45 kbps (typical for a 56 kbps dialup connection), each meg will take approximately 3.5 minutes.

1)  Right click on the word "Download" or the download icon  
2)  Select "Save Target As"
3)  Pick a location on your computer to save the file.
4)  After the download, find the file and double click to play

After you have downloaded the file, you will not need to be connected to the internet to play the file.