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Apr 24
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Listening practice - A2 - Uma boa descul...

SUSANA MORAIS
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In this episode, we follow Joana as she navigates various invitations, from dinner parties to weddings, and comes up with creative excuses to politely decline them.

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In this series, designed for upper beginners and beyond, we’ll explore everyday situations in Portugal and other useful topics to help you improve your listening comprehension, expand your vocabulary, and reinforce grammar in context.

If you’d like an extra boost, you can download a PDF with the English translation, a vocabulary list, and additional audio for extra practice at portugueselabacademy.com.

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