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Mar 2023
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S1. E37. Why I Stopped Learning Arabic

Pronunciation with Emma
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In this episode I talk about my experience of learning Arabic at the start of this year how why I ended up quitting. :(

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WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for you.

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