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Dec 2022
25m 41s

#326 | How TikTok Took Over The World

Leonardo English
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It went from nothing to billions of users in the space of a few years. In this episode, we look at the rise of TikTok, the criticisms it has faced, and how it is changing technology patterns all over the world. Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/tik-tok 
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