Episode 102 (mini)

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Episode 102 (mini)

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Nov 28, 2018

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Episode 102 of the Everybody ESL podcast reveals another... Secret of Native Speakers. This one’s about a surprising way to use the suffix -ish that your textbooks probably never taught you. (Find other Secrets of Native Speakers in episodes 66, 69, and 81.) Send your questions about English and your suggestions for future episodes to EverybodyESL@gmail.com! (And let me know if you’d like to record the introduction to a future episode.)

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Nov 28, 2018

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The podcast for everybody who wants to improve their English, practice their English, or just learn more English. (Contact Ben with questions about English or private tutoring: EverybodyESL@gmail.com)

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