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Sep 2020
23m 45s

#92: The English of Boris Johnson

Leonardo English
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The Prime Minister of the UK has a unique way of using language, which shows his privileged upbringing and elite education. Learn about how he uses language, why he talks in this way, why this appeals to the British people, and what similarities he has with Donald Trump. Full transcript, key vocabulary, and bonus episodes available on www.leonardoenglish.c ... Show More
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