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Feb 2024
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Upper-intermediate | Getting Old Isn't E...

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Learning Chinese is a great way to fight off the ravages of age. Toughen your mind, broaden your horizons, and make new friends at home and abroad. Who knew that learning Mandarin could make the golden years into the jade years? Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1149

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