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Intermediate | Introducing Oneself to th...

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We live in a world where next-door neighbors are frequently strangers. But it doesn't have to be that way! As a learner of Chinese, you need to get yourself out there, speaking Chinese every chance you get. So if your next door neighbors are Chinese, listen to this lesson and then go introduce yourself! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1623

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