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Feb 2018
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153 - English phrases with KIDDING

SHAYNA OLIVEIRA
About this episode

This month, I want to focus our lessons on phrases, some kind of informal phrases that you might hear in every day spoken English. You might not be sure how to use them or what they mean.

Today's lesson is going to focus on a few different phrases all using the word 'kidding,' like 'I'm just kidding,' or, 'no kidding,' or, 'are you kidding me?' You're going to learn how to use each of these in conversational English today.

Lesson text: http://www.espressoenglish.net/learn-english-phrases-with-kidding

Everyday English Speaking Course: https://www.espressoenglish.net/everyday-english-speaking-course

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