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Mar 2024
27m 25s

Podcast 185 On The Edge (B1 Story)

M. A. Bilbrough
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In Telmah's life, very little happens. His garden is really the only thing he seems to care about. But one day, a neighbour loses her dog, and Telmah's life suddenly becomes much more complicated than he would like. These are the B1 expressions I explain from the story: be just about to do sth believe it or not feel sorry for a sense of humour straight away ... Show More
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