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Jul 17
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Catch Word #286 – Tone it down

CULIPS ENGLISH PODCAST
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Have you ever been in a situation where someone was being too loud, too intense, or acting like they're better than everyone else? In today's episode, Andrew and Indiana teach you two essential expressions that native English speakers use all the time to ask someone to change their behavior. What You'll Learn: How to use "tone it down" when someone ... Show More
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