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Oct 2025
13m 49s

Newbie | Grumpy Bus Driver

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In today's lesson, we are showing you a conversation between a grumpy bus driver and an impatient passenger. Let's check out the dialogue! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4221

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