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Dec 2021
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112 - Embarrassing Stories with Charlie ...

Shana Thompson
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In this episode, Charlie and I discuss all things embarrassing. This is your chance to hear some funny embarrassing stories, practice listening to British and American English and learn some amazing vocabulary (hear how we compare terms like " your fly is down," "to let one slide" and "to eat shit"!) Charlie also teaches us how to act appropriately if the Q ... Show More
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