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Jul 2024
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Upper-intermediate | Saved by the Gong: ...

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Did you think only boring, old people did Tai Chi? Think again! This meditative, graceful series of exercises is popular inside and outside China, with learners young and old. Listen to this Mandarin podcast to find out more about the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1191

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