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Dec 2024
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Elementary | A Thanksgiving Phone Call

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It's the time of the year when Americans (and even some Canadians, too) give thanks for the good things in their lives. Today we're listening to a conversation between a mother and son - and there's a great Thanksgiving surprise at the end! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1300

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