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Jun 2021
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82. Why is your English not improving?: ...

Thomas Wilkinson
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Why is your English not improving? So many students tell me that they have been studying for years, and practicing in many different ways, but they cannot get better! Why? On this episode of Thinking in English, I will try to explain some of the major reasons why your English ability might be stuck, and offer some tips to start improving again! TRANSCRIPT - ... Show More
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