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Oct 2024
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#317 The Wizard of Oz Mini-Story

Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com
About this episode

Today, we will talk about the magical story of The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. This famous story is about a girl named Dorothy and her friends, who travel through a special land full of surprises.

Now you can practice your English-speaking skills with the Magic course, inspired by The Wizard of Oz. The course is available on any device—smartphone, tablet, or computer—so you can easily fit your practice into your daily routine, even while multitasking. It also includes a printable transcript in PDF format, and for extra support, you’ll have access to translations in Spanish, Italian, French, and Portuguese.

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