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Aug 2023
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343. The Music of English: Interview wit...

HADAR SHEMESH
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How does English, intonation, rhythm and rap combine into one interview? You’ll just have to watch today’s episode to find out! I’m interviewing Jason R. Levine, also known as Fluency MC (https://www.youtube.com/fluencymc) on the channel today. Jason is an English teacher, content developer, and songwriter with the goal to help English learners use and memorize grammar, vocabulary, intonation and more through raps and songs. I can’t wait for you to listen to this week’s interview! 

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