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Dec 2023
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[Classic Bonus] Simplified Speech #168 –...

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[Classic Bonus] Simplified Speech #168 - The ballet Episode description Do you like ballet? In this episode, Andrew and Suzanne talk about this unique style of dancing. They discuss its origins and characteristics, and explain some specific vocabulary along the way. Suzanne, a former professional dancer, shares her own story and what ballet means to her. St ... Show More
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