Language Primer: Javanese / Bahasa Jowo

Our correspondent, upon learning a little about how to communicate in Central and East Java, shares a related linguistic guide.
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[In]Expert Travel Insight

Our correspondent, upon learning a little about how to communicate in Central and East Java, shares a related linguistic guide.

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