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Jan 2020
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#116 Learn English proverbs

Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com
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  • Today, I'll teach you some English proverbs. If you don't know what proverbs are, continue listening.
  • And with a story, you will improve your grammar intuitively but without memorizing any rules!

First, what's a proverb?

A proverb is a popular saying that highlights the basic facts of life.  Some of them are quite serious, although others are very funny.

Just like idioms, proverbs often have a greater meaning. It's not just individual words put together.

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