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Feb 2024
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Upper-intermediate | Pregnancy Series 8:...

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Your little bundle of joy is almost ready to face the world. In today's Chinese lesson, learn to talk in Mandarin about the last few moments before childbirth. All around the world, roughly four babies are born every second-- learn the Chinese you need to talk about these cute little new arrivals. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1197

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