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Oct 2023
6m 48s

Improve Your Reading and Listening Skill...

Steve Kaufmann
About this episode
I often get asked whether it's better to listen or read first. In this video, I talk about my approach to improving listening and reading comprehension and explain why it's important to adapt your strategy to your level. 
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