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Miss Lin, Mandarin teacher from Taiwan
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紐約行 NYC Trip (Taiwanese Tourist's eyes 臺灣觀光客視角)
Coaching info & Timeline The Level Up & Connect Premier Coaching Circle is opening again!🇹🇼 (五月至十月 May - October)The goal of this coaching circle is to help you engage in deeper, more meaningful conversations with Taiwanese people and feel more connected to Taiwan.If you wish t ... Show More
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