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Mar 2024
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Podcast 184 Drawing Conclusions (B1 B2 S...

M. A. Bilbrough
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Write to Mike Bilbrough to ask a question or give an opinion.This is a B2 story in the genre of mystery or thriller. It's called Drawing Conclusions, which is one of the expressions I explain before I start the story.B2 phrases:- drawing conclusions- Mrs Robinson had neither seen nor heard Lorna since- take great pride in sth- to go into more detail- he coul ... Show More
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