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Nov 2024
15m 48s

Elementary | Are You Busy?

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You can't just drop in on people whenever you feel like it. They have their own lives, too! In this Mandarin Chinese podcast, you'll learn how to ask if and when people are free. Making appointments in Chinese is easy when you study with ChinesePod. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1215

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