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Nov 2023
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Real Talk #60 – How to ask for a recomme...

CULIPS ENGLISH PODCAST
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Are you a bookworm? Do you enjoy reading books? In this episode, Andrew and Kassy discuss how to ask for a book recommendation at a library or a bookstore. They teach you many useful expressions that you can use in this situation and in various other everyday conversations. Make sure to listen to this lesson to improve your vocabulary and boost your speaking ... Show More
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