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Jan 2025
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Intermediate | Visiting a Friend at the ...

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They say laughter is the best medicine. In today's ChinesePod lesson you'll be learning how to express regret for a friend's unexpected injury, as well as offer standard (but sincere!) pleasant wishes for his or her speedy recovery! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1285

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