In today's episode we take a look at 5 of the most amazing prison escapes in history.
We'll travel to South Korea, Mexico, Germany, and the US, and discover some of the ingenious ways in which prisoners evaded their guards.
Full transcript, key vocabulary, and bonus episodes available on www.leonardoenglish.com
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