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Nov 2024
14m 21s

Newbie | How Long?

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How long is "just a moment?" In today's Chinese lesson, you'll learn how to talk about things that are about to happen. Wait for it-- the lesson is almost here. Just a bit longer, and you'll be learning Mandarin. Hold on, almost there... Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1120

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