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May 2016
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More Tongue twisters

AUSTRALIA PLUS
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More tongue twisters Tongue twisters are an excellent way to practise your pronunciation. Listen to the following tongue twisters and follow the script below. Then, practise saying the tongue twister yourself. Practise a few times slowly so you can pronounce the sounds of each word. You will hear yourself improve each time. You might also like to record yo ... Show More
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