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The English We Speak: Facepalm moment

2/3/20263 min

Something embarrassing or frustrating could lead to a facepalm moment. Learn how to use this expression here.

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  4. Speaker 31:03

    Thanks for listening to this episode. Have you heard our new podcast, Beating Speaking Anxiety? It's all about how to fight your fears of speaking English. Maybe you're scared of making mistakes, worried you won't understand people, or worried you can't be yourself when speaking English. Each episode tackles a different fear with experts to help

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