ShortHand: The World's Forbidden Places
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ShortHand: The World's Forbidden Places

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 1, 202623 min

Ever thought about exploring the places on this mysterious planet where your passport won’t take you? Join for a whistlestop tour of the world’s most off-limits destinations – from radioactive wastelands to snake-infested islands, and the odd plague pit in between. Just don’t blame us if anything goes wrong… -- Patreon - Ad-free & Bonus Episodes YouTube - Full-length Video Episodes TikTok / Instagram

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What's the reason why we're here? Why are you here? We're here in the Uyghurty. Uyghurty is a beautiful place.

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It's a beautiful place. It's a beautiful place. Wow. It's a beautiful place.

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And it's a beautiful place. I'm very happy. I'm very happy to be here. Hello, I'm here to tell you a little bit about the game.

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