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Jun 2024
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Jeg hader at komme for sent (Intermediat...

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This podcast episode is about being late.

What is acceptable and what is not?

What is Danish and what is not?

This is my personal take on the matter, and I aspire to give you lots of words and phrases that will make it easier for you to talk about the very same topic.



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