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Feb 2019
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577. UK vs US Slang Game (with Jennifer ...

Luke Thompson
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577. UK vs US Slang Game (with Jennifer from English Across the Pond)

In this episode I'm joined by Jennifer - a podcaster from the USA, and we test each other on our knowledge of slang from our countries. Listen and learn some informal words from British and American English.

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