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Jun 2023
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Podcast 161 The Quiet Man (Part 2)

M. A. Bilbrough
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Write to Mike Bilbrough to ask a question or give an opinion.In this final part of the story (see part 1 at Podcast 160), Simon prepares for his part in the play, and life seems to be getting better for him - but will everything happen the way Simon imagined? Lots of B1 adjectives to listen for about personality: alike,uninterested,embarrassed,ashamed,uncomf ... Show More
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