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Apr 2025
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#48- 24 Words for Talking about the Past

Gabby | English with Gabby
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Welcome to episode #48 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! This episode will teach you 24 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms for talking about the past. Talking about the past is a very common conversation piece here in the U.S.A. In American culture and most cultures around the world, it’s very important to know how to talk nostalgia and your pa ... Show More
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