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Jul 15
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[C1] Social Media: Good or Bad?

5-minute English Podcast
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Is social media helping us or hurting us? 🤔 Join Lisa, David, and the host as they discuss the real impact of social media — the good, the bad, and everything in between.


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📄 Free Transcript & Vocabulary PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14g3MADvyvjGA_bKWPR8QdwZNQp6m1KZR/

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