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Jan 2025
21m 48s

Breaking News: 3 Hostages Freed by Hamas...

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<p>If you like learning about the current news and improving your English for your next English conversation, this English lesson is for you. While watching 3 hostages that were held by Hamas being returned to their families, you will learn English phrasal verbs, English idioms,, and other advanced English vocabulary that can really stump English learners. ... Show More
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