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Sep 2023
21m 29s

Conversation Hacks for When You Don't Un...

Tamara Marie
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Have you ever been in a conversation with a native Spanish speaker and you have NO IDEA what they said to you? Then you ended up freezing up and looking completely lost with a blank stare on your face? If this has ever happened to you, then you need to listen to this episode. I will help you understand the 2 types of Spanish conversations, and exactly wha ... Show More
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