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Jan 2025
15m 38s

#325 At the Hairdresser

Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com
About this episode

Going to a hairdresser can seem overwhelming if you're not sure what to say in English.

Let's learn some new vocabulary!

Before we start, get the transcript. Visit:

Speakenglishpodcast.com/325-at-the-hairdresser/

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