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Oct 2025
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[B1] Why Do You Want to Learn a New Lang...

5-minute English Podcast
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Why do so many people around the world want to learn a new language? 🌍 Is it for travel, work, or just for fun? In this episode of the 5-Minute English Podcast, you’ll practice listening to a natural English conversation and improve your speaking step by step.


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