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Jun 2025
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Intermediate | Meeting the Girlfriend's ...

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A nerve-wracking situation in any culture, today we're meeting the girlfriend's parents. Will they be impressed or disappointed in their daughter's choice of boyfriend? Check out today's lesson to find out! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1382

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