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Sep 2022
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Lesson 500: Jeff and JR's favorite place...

Plain English
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On this 500th episode, Jeff and JR talk about their favorite places in Chicago, including:

  • Restaurants
  • The lakefront
  • Shedd aquarium
  • Neighborhoods
  • Field Museum
  • History
  • The beach
  • Riverwalk
  • Lincoln Park Zoo
  • Breweries
  • Art Institute
  • Wrigley Field

This lesson was live streamed on video. Watch the replay to get the full experience at PlainEnglish.com/500

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