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Dec 2024
14m 34s

Newbie | Do You Want a Map?

ChinesePod LLC
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Getting from one place to another is no mean feat in the land of curvy, inconsistently marked streets. Today's Chinese podcast will give you the Mandarin you need to buy a map that will help you on your merry way. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1150

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