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May 2024
19m 32s

Upper-intermediate | Pirates under attac...

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Errrrrr! We're off to Beijing - no, scratch that - we're off to the high seas for today's lesson. Hop on board, mateys, and enjoy a wild ride! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1305

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