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Aug 2025
16m 15s

What Was My Childhood Like?

Camilla Given
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Send us Fan Mail Welcome to season 2 of Simple Stories in English! In this season, I will be telling you more about myself. I have very fond memories of my childhood. I spent a lot of time outside with my friends and family, no matter the time of year. As a child I played, I ran, I rode bikes, I read, and I just had fun. Continuing with this season of person ... Show More
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