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May 2024
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166 - Expression: To Take It With A Grai...

Shana Thompson
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In today's episode, we'll begin by going through the commentary you guys made on Culture Shock in the United States. Afterwards, I'll tell you a joke, we'll go over the expression "to take it with a grain of salt," and we'll do a pronunciation exercise. Want to take your learning further?  ⭐ ⁠⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll als ... Show More
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