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Jan 2024
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Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 5:...

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Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is a baby! In today's podcast, you'll learn to talk in Chinese about ultrasounds and tests for your little steamed bun in the oven. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1143

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