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Mar 2024
11m 51s

Intermediate | Bangkok

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One lesson about Bangkok makes a hard man humble, not much between despair and ecstasy... One lesson about Bangkok and the tough guys tumble... Can't be too careful with your Mandarin Chinese study. Listen to this podcast and get yourself in the Oriental setting. You'll be speaking better Chinese than Yul Brynner plays chess in no time. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0916

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