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Aug 2019
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024 - Expression: Spill the Beans / 3 Ma...

Shana Thompson
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I talk about OIL SPILLS OFF THE COAST OF THE U.S. and teach you to use the expression SPILL THE BEANS like a native speaker. 

  • Pete's "Spill the Beans" Episode for Australian English can be found here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/589
  • Dana's "Spill the Beans" Episode for Canadian Episode will be posted today on the Can Learn English Podcast.

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