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In this episode, you'll learn how to catch up with an old friend in Danish. We'll practice informal greetings, ask how someone's family is doing, and learn to talk about brothers, sisters, parents, and other loved ones. By the end of the episode, you'll be able to have a natural conversation when meeting someone you already know. We'll also continue improving your spoken Danish by exploring two different A sounds found in everyday speech. You'll practice hearing and producing the difference b...
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