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Apr 2024
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Bitesize Episode 78 - The Wit and Wisdom...

CHARLIE BAXTER
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📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode, Charlie explores George Mikes' "How to Be a Brit," a witty book comparing British and European cultural habits. From casual Sundays to unique fork use and British sarcasm, Mikes' insights offer a fun and enlightening look at English quirks and traditions. ... Show More
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