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Apr 2024
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Smells Like Teen Spirit - Learn English ...

Anna Tyrie, Bleav
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E241: 🎙️ Welcome to The English Like a Native Podcast, your go-to resource for intermediate to advanced English learners. I'm Anna, your host, and in today's episode, we're going back to the 90s! 

💿 🤘🏼 Join me as we unravel the enigmatic figure of Kurt Cobain, the iconic frontman of Nirvana, whose raw talent and emotionally charged lyrics reshaped the music scene of the 90s. From his humble beginnings in Aberdeen, Washington, to his meteoric rise to fame and tragic end, we'll delve into Cobain's artistic journey and the lasting impact of his music.

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