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Why are there no accents on English words?
Have you ever got into problems with your pronunciation?
How difficult is it to learn English pronunciation?

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My thanks to Miguel Ángel

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Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com

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Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com

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Pronunciation Nightmares

Episode Description

Never lose your place, on any device