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Dec 2016
12m 29s

Beginner - Can't talk now

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When someone calls you at a bad time, how do you explain nicely that you are busy and will call back when you're free? That's one exactly what you will learn in today's podcast.... For the transcript, exercise and other learning tools visit ArabicPod.net. 
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