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Aug 2019
21m 30s

025 - Chats with Shana: The County Fair

Shana Thompson
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I talk about COUNTY FAIRS and teach you about THE DEMOLITION DERBY at my county fair. Check out the images on Instagram @americanenglishpodcast Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you ... Show More
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