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Oct 2025
13m 54s

Elementary | Help Calling a Cab

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You're a busy person, with staff helping you to manage your busy itinerary. You just may need to ask for some help reserving a cab in Mandarin Chinese. This lesson covers the essentials you need to get in that car and on the road. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1527

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