About this episode
This episode features a classic story, 'Great Expectations', while teaching listeners about the various uses of the word 'great'.
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Topics covered
- classic stories
- language learning
- uses of great
- English literature
- education
Keywords
- Great Expectations
- language learning
- BBC Learning English
- classic stories
- uses of great
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Radio, BBC Learning English
Books & works: Great Expectations
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