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May 2023
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Bitesize Ep 59 - The Best of British Pra...

CHARLIE BAXTER
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📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation Charlie unleashes his inner Fonejacker in this episode. He impersonates some of the British cultural icon’s most popular characters, yielding comedic results. Charlie explains the concept of prank calls and walks us through the history of Fonejacker, sharing his own funny ... Show More
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