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Mar 2022
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Episode 27: C2 Proficiency Success Story...

Frank Carrizo Zirit
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Maura is a hardworking person who took upon her the preparation of the C2 Proficiency exam. It seemed like an impossible task, but she was very serious and organized with her preparation. She tells everything in this episode. Getting a "pass A" is the dream of many test-takers, and quite honestly, with the proper preparation, it isn't difficult. She even got ... Show More
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