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Mar 2020
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🧸 Toys (S02E08) + Transcript

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In this episode Masha and Rory discuss toys! What words should you use when describing something like a toy? What do toys teach children? Do modern parents spend too much on toys for their kids? InnOvative or innovAtive? In addition to that, Rory talks about his favourite toy from his childhood and shares his views on modern computer games and their influenc ... Show More
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