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Aug 2023
5m 24s

Word Power | Prodigal Son

Danny Ballan
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Tune in to this episode of English Plus Podcast's Word Power series as we demystify the biblical allusion 'Prodigal Son'. Understand its relevance in contemporary English and its implications in different contexts through various life stories and examples. Discover how this age-old narrative continues to shape our language and lives today.

Find the interactive transcript of this episode on https://englishpluspodcast.com/unraveling-the-allusion-of-the-prodigal-son/

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