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Aug 2024
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235 - Toy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Fo...

CHINEASY BY SHAOLAN
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Everyone loves toys! Kara Dyer, founder of Storytime Toys calls in from the USA to learn how to say “toys” and “play with toys.” ShaoLan also teaches another phrase which can be used to describe a fun-loving person! Listen in to find out how!

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