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Mar 2021
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394 - Learning & teaching German with De...

OLLY RICHARDS
About this episode

In this episode, Olly speaks with Marija Dobrovolska from the popular YouTube channel Deutsch mit Marija. 

Topics we cover: 

  • How did Marija learn German? 
  • What were the most effective methods she used? 
  • What are some unique challenges for Russian or English speakers learning German? 

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