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Jun 2024
21m 28s

129. Learning English with Movies and Ga...

My English Matters
About this episode

This episode is a continuation of last week's conversation with Ata Hanifee, a Malaysian PhD student currently studying in the UK.

Madam Azimah dives deeper into how Ata became fluent in English, exploring the unique methods and experiences that shaped his language skills (hint: it involves watching movies and playing video games!). Additionally, Ata shares his exciting plans and aspirations for when he returns to Malaysia.

Do you want to learn to speak English with confidence? Go to https://www.myenglishmatters.com​ and sign up to join our FREE video course, Speaking with Confidence. We’ll send you seven tips to your email address!

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