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Aug 2025
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828 : English Story + Vocabulary | “A Jo...

TEACHER TIFFANI
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In today’s episode, you will hear an interesting English story. As you listen to the story, you will also learn a series of English terms that are connected to a specific topic. This lesson will help you improve your ability to speak English fluently about a specific topic. It will also help you feel more confident in your English abilities. Story Title “A J ... Show More
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