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May 2025
17m 2s

Elementary | You Sing Terribly!

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KTV features prominently in the Chinese social scene. And everyone, everyone has their turn at the mic. Sometimes your friends surprise you with their ability to belt out pop standards. Other times, though, you find yourself suffering through butchered John Denver classics. If you're experiencing the latter of these two situations, check out today's lesson to find out how to get your friends off stage! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1381

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