CBF 324 Free Bonus: Extended version
18 Jun 2011
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This week we’re offering a special treat for our free subscribers: the extended version of our les...
CBF 3:24 | Idiomatic expressions and focus on tenses
18 Jun 2011
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In this week’s lesson we’ll continue with Alf’s text from last week. There are some fantastic ...
CBF 3:23 | Adjectives and idiomatic expressions
10 Jun 2011
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Today's episode is the first of two lessons which focus on Alf’s latest text which has lots of int...
CBF 3:22 | Focus on the subjunctive and idiomatic expressions
01 Jun 2011
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In this week's episode of Coffee Break French we hear about Veronica’s exciting weekend at the Mon...
CBF 3:21 | The subjunctive and idiomatic expressions
23 May 2011
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In this week's lesson we’ll be hearing from Alf, one of our three students learning French in Nice...
CBF 3:20 | Review of lessons 1-19
25 Apr 2011
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This week we’re testing you on what you’ve learned in the first twenty episodes of season 3. We’...
CBF 3:19 | Idiomatic expressions and the subjunctive
17 Apr 2011
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We rejoin Veronica this week in our series of episodes coming from our featured learners in the sout...
CBF 3:18 | The perfect and imperfect tenses
09 Apr 2011
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We knew you’d be desperate to find out how Katie got on at the Cannes Film Festival with Jérôme,...
CBF 3:17 | Focus on the subjunctive and idiomatic expressions
28 Mar 2011
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We’re returning to Katie’s texts this week and we’ll be hearing her exciting news about her fo...
CBF 3:16 | Looking at triggers for the subjunctive
06 Mar 2011
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This week we’re consolidating what we’ve learned so far about the subjunctive in French. We’ll...
CBF 3:15 | Focus on past tenses
26 Feb 2011
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This week's lesson focuses on Alf’s diary entry for this week in which he talks a little more abou...
CBF 3:14 | Focus on the perfect, imperfect and pluperfect tenses
15 Feb 2011
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It's time to return to Veronica’s diary entries in today's lesson. We’ll be hearing about her re...
CBF 3:13 | Focus on tenses and idiomatic expressions
12 Feb 2011
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In this lesson we rejoin Katie and hear her latest news. She’s working in the café and this week ...
CBF 3:12 | Focus on daily routine
25 Jan 2011
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We’re with Veronica this week and she’ll be telling us about her daily routine and a little more...
CBF 3:11 | Focus on perfect and imperfect tenses
20 Jan 2011
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Today we have another episode from Alf’s diary as he learns French in Nice. In this episode Alf ta...
CBF 3:10 | Grammar review and idiomatic expressions
31 Dec 2010
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… the episode in which we introduce the subjunctive! We’re returning to Katie’s texts this wee...
CBF 3:09 | Focus on the future tense
23 Dec 2010
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This week we’re returning to Veronica’s texts and we’ll be finding out a bit more about why Ve...
CBF 3:08 | Future tense with regular and irregular verbs
09 Dec 2010
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In this week’s lesson we’re continuing with Katie’s second text. We’ll be taking a closer lo...
CBF 3:07 | Focus on past tenses and idiomatic expressions
04 Dec 2010
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This episode is the first of two episodes which are based on Katie’s second text. In this first pa...
CBF 3:06 | The future tense
23 Nov 2010
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In this episode our course, we’re taking a break from our weekly texts from Alf, Katie and Veronic...
CBF 3:05 | Introduction to the future tense
16 Nov 2010
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This week's Coffee Break French episode features Alf once again. We’ll be finding out about his pl...
CBF 3:04 | Preceding direct objects and idioms
10 Nov 2010
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In the fourth episode of Coffee Break French Season 3 we meet Australian entrepreneur Veronica who, ...
CBF 3:03 | Idiomatic expressions and grammar review
02 Nov 2010
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It’s time for our third episode of Coffee Break French Season 3 and this week we’re getting to k...
CBF 3:02 | Focus on adjectives and idiomatic expressions
26 Oct 2010
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Our second episode of Coffee Break French Season 3 provides further details on Katie who has been wr...
CBF 3:01 | Introduction to the characters for this season and idiomatic expressions
18 Oct 2010
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Welcome to the first lesson of Coffee Break French Season 3! In this episode listeners will meet Ame...
Coffee Break French – Season 3
12 Oct 2010
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Oui, c’est vrai! Nous sommes de retour! Coffee Break French is returning for a third season starti...
CBF 2:40 | Grammar review "a very pleasant evening"
11 May 2010
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We’ve arrived at the final episode in our series of Coffee Break French. In lesson 40, we reach th...
CBF 2:39 | Grammar review "we're not going to argue again"
05 May 2010
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After an enjoyable meal our two couples are about to enjoy a coffee and un petit digeo. The conversa...
CBF 2:38 | The pluperfect tense "I had never tasted it"
25 Apr 2010
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In the 38th episode of the course, we continue our radio play featuring David and Christina, who are...
CBF 2:37 | The future tense "they're up to something"
25 Mar 2010
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In this lesson our radio play continues and Sophie, Jean-Jacques, David and Christina are talking ab...
CBF 2:36 | The conditional "shall we use the tu form?"
10 Mar 2010
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In this lesson of Coffee Break French, our radio play continues. Sometimes it’s difficult to know ...
CBF 2:35 | Grammar review "we trust you!"
19 Feb 2010
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Our radio play continues in this week's lesson as David and Christina get to know Jean-Jacques and S...
CBF 2:34 | Grammar review "we're going to make some progress"
04 Feb 2010
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In this week's episode of Coffee Break French David and Christina decide to join Jean-Jacques and So...
CBF 2:33 | Grammar review "do you fancy eating with us?"
27 Jan 2010
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In this episode of Coffee Break French our conversation between David, Christina and Jean-Jacques co...
CBF 2:32 | Grammar review
19 Jan 2010
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In this episode of Coffee Break French we’ll hear the next instalment of the conversation between ...
CBF 2:31 | Formation of the imperfect tense
09 Jan 2010
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One of the main things learners seem to be finding difficult is the idea of making conversation with...
CBF 2:30 | Making a phone call in French
15 Nov 2009
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In this 30th episode of Coffee Break French, Mark and Anna look at one activity which learners tradi...
CBF 2:29 | Hiring a car
27 Oct 2009
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This week’s Coffee Break French deals with hiring a car in a French-speaking area. Like our last e...
CBF 2:28 | Getting a taxi
16 Oct 2009
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It’s time to put the language we’ve been learning into practice and return to some transactional...
CBF 2:27 | After having done something
30 Sep 2009
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In this week's lesson we’re building on the verbal constructions we’ve been learning over the pa...
CBF 2:26 | Avant de and venir de
12 Sep 2009
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In this lesson we’re covering two constructions which will help to increase your range of expressi...
CBF 2:25 | Relative pronouns qui and que
26 Aug 2009
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In this lesson you’ll solve the mystery of qui or que. Please note that lesson 25 of Season 2 was ...
CBF 2:24 | Uses of the imperfect tense
16 Aug 2009
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In this lesson you’ll find out exactly why Prince Philip changes his wig frequently… or at least...
CBF 2:23 | More on the imperfect tense
08 Aug 2009
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In this lesson we take a further look at the imperfect tense, this time looking at the formation of ...
CBF 2:22 | Introducing the imperfect tense
01 Aug 2009
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In this week’s lesson we look at another tense used to talk about the past: the imperfect tense. W...
CBF 2:21 | Looking at the pronouns y and en
25 Jul 2009
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In this week’s lesson we look at two tiny pronouns which can cause some confusion for French learn...
CBF 2:20 | Review of the perfect tense
19 Jul 2009
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In this lesson, we check whether Anna has done her homework by taking a look at her diary entry usin...
CBF 2:19 | "this", "that", "these" and "those"
16 Jul 2009
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This week we look at demonstrative adjectives: different ways of saying "this", "these", "that" and ...
CBF 2:18 | Reflexive verbs in the perfect tense
06 Jul 2009
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In this week's lesson, we take our knowledge of the perfect tense a stage further by looking at refl...
CBF 2:17 | More verbs which form the perfect tense with être
20 Jun 2009
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In this lesson, we look at the other verbs that take être as their auxiliary verb in the perfect te...
CBF 2:16 | Verbs which form the perfect tense with être as an auxiliary verb
13 Jun 2009
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In this week’s lesson we look at two verbs which take être as their auxiliary verb in the perfect...
CBF 2:15 | The perfect tense with irregular verbs
03 Jun 2009
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In this week's lesson, we take a look at some verbs which have irregular past participles and are th...
CBF 2:14 | The perfect tense continued
23 May 2009
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In this week’s lesson we continue looking at the perfect tense, this time using regular -re and -i...
CBF 2:13 | The perfect tense
16 May 2009
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In this lesson, we introduce the perfect tense of regular -er verbs. Please note that lesson 13 of S...
CBF 2:12 | The negative of the immediate future
09 May 2009
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In this week's lesson, we take a look at the negative form of the immediate future tense. We also lo...
CBF 2:11 | Talking about going to do something
02 May 2009
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In this lesson, we learn how to say 'going to do something' in French. This is a useful way of talki...
CBF 2:10 | End-of-unit quiz
28 Mar 2009
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In this lesson, Mark puts Anna to the test with an identity quiz. Please note that lesson 10 of Seas...
CBF 2:09 | Adjectives which come before a noun
21 Mar 2009
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In this week’s lesson, we look at some adjectives that come before the noun instead of after. We a...
CBF 2:08 | Adjectives: Colours and nationalities
14 Mar 2009
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In this episode, we look at a different area of French grammar. We move on from verbs to adjectives ...
CBF 2:07 | A review of regular and irregular verbs
07 Mar 2009
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In this week’s lesson, Mark puts Anna and our listeners to the test on the verbs we have been look...
CBF 2:06 | Constructing questions and looking at avoir and être
28 Feb 2009
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In this episode, we check if Anna has done her homework from last week and take a look at the conver...
CBF 2:05 | Saying what you are going to do
14 Feb 2009
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In this week’s lesson, Mark and Anna talk about the verb aller, meaning 'to go' and introduce the ...
CBF 2:04 | Using the present tense to make arrangements
07 Feb 2009
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In this week’s lesson, Mark and Anna talk about making arrangements. By looking more closely at th...
CBF 2:03 | Using reflexive verbs in the present tense
31 Jan 2009
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In this week’s episode, we take a further look at daily routine, focusing particularly on reflexiv...
CBF 2:02 | Daily routine
24 Jan 2009
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In this episode, we continue to look at ER verbs in the present tense by talking about our daily rou...
CBF 2:01 | The present tense
17 Jan 2009
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In this episode, we move on from looking at particular words and phrases to constructing the languag...
CBF 1:40 | Linguistic diversity in France
07 Oct 2008
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The last episode of Season 1, is based on another conversation we recorded on the beach in Sain...
CBF 1:39 | Language review in a party setting
02 Oct 2008
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In today's episode, we have a special dialogue for you. We’ll be listening to a conversation recor...
CBF 1:38 | Seeking help at the pharmacy
24 Sep 2008
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This week, we are continuing our series of dialogues recorded in France. Anna is not feeling too wel...
CBF 1:37 | Travelling by public transport
16 Sep 2008
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In this episode, Mark is asking the hotel receptionist for some information. Listen to the dialogue ...
CBF 1.36 | Shopping in France
10 Sep 2008
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In this week’s show, we are continuing our series of dialogues recorded in Pornic and Sainte-Marie...
Season 1 – Lesson 36 – Coffee Break French
10 Sep 2008
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Coming up in this lesson:In this week’s show, we are continuing our series of dialogues recorded i...
CBF 1:35 | At the tourist office
05 Sep 2008
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In this week's episode, Mark and Anna are in the Tourist Information Office in Sainte-Marie, looking...
CBF 1:34 | Breakfast at the hotel
22 Aug 2008
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In this episode, it’s breakfast time in Ste-Marie sur Mer. Mark and Anna are joined by Anna’s fr...
CBF 1:33 | Mix up at hotel check in
15 Aug 2008
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In this episode, join Mark and Anna in France as they arrive at the hotel. Anna plays the role of Ja...
CBF 1:32 | Arrival in France
11 Aug 2008
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Join Mark in this week’s episode as he arrives at Nantes Airport and asks for directions to get to...
CBF 1:31 | Travelling to France
04 Aug 2008
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This episode introduces Unit 4 which will feature dialogues recorded live in France. Join Mark and A...
CBF 1:30 | End-of-unit review
21 Jul 2008
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In this episode, marking the end of Unit 3, we put Anna and you, the listeners, to the test. We cove...
CBF 1:29 | More aches and complaints
14 Jul 2008
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In this week’s episode, we continue with the theme of ‘feeling unwell’ but this time we head t...
CBF 1:28 | Aches and pains
07 Jul 2008
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In this week’s episode, we talk about different ways of saying you’re not feeling well and how t...
CBF 1:27 | Exchanging money
01 Jul 2008
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In this episode, we continue our “transactional” theme. A very common situation while traveling ...
CBF 1:26 | Shopping at the deli
24 Jun 2008
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In this week’s episode, we continue the theme of shopping but this time in a market place. You’l...
CBF 1:25 | Shopping
17 Jun 2008
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In this episode, we talk about Anna’s favourite pastime: shopping! We also test your knowledge of ...
CBF 1:24 | At the campsite
10 Jun 2008
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In this episode, we continue the theme of accommodation, this time looking at the campsite. Even if ...
CBF 1:23 | Problems with your stay at a hotel
30 May 2008
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In this episode, you’ll learn how to make complaints about a hotel room in France – something wh...
CBF 1:22 | Checking in to a hotel
23 May 2008
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In this episode, you’ll learn how to book into a hotel in France – something which is likely to ...
CBF 1:21 | Talking about the weather
16 May 2008
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In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about the weather, using both the present and the future...
CBF 1:20 | End-of-unit special
26 Apr 2008
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In this episode, Mark and Anna are joined by Pierre-Benoît from our forthcoming video podcast Walk,...
CBF 1:19 | Unit review
18 Apr 2008
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In this episode, you’ll check your knowledge of what you’ve learned in unit 2.This season of Cof...
CBF 1:18 | Restaurant situations
08 Apr 2008
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In this episode, you’ll learn to deal with dietary requirements in the restaurant and complain abo...
CBF 1:17 | Ordering food in a restaurant
13 Mar 2008
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It's time to learn how to order food in a French restaurant. You'll learn various words and phrases ...
CBF 1:16 | Ordering snacks ina café
03 Mar 2008
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Last time, we taught you how to order drinks in a café. In this episode you’ll learn how to order...
CBF 1:15 | Ordering drinks in a café
21 Feb 2008
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In this lesson you’ll learn to order drinks in a café. In addition to building your vocabulary fo...
CBF 1:14 | Talking about your town
17 Feb 2008
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In this episode we're continuing with the topic from last week's lesson as we're talking about the t...
CBF 1:13 | Asking for directions
02 Feb 2008
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In this episode, you’ll learn to ask for directions. We'll teach you how to ask where places in th...
CBF 1:12 | Numbers, days and dates
25 Jan 2008
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In this episode we're teaching you more numbers. By the end of this podcast you'll have learned numb...
CBF 1:11 | Talking about language
18 Jan 2008
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Have you ever found it difficult to understand what people are saying to you in French? In this epis...
CBF 1:10 | Happy holidays
16 Dec 2007
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In this episode of Coffee Break French, you’ll join Mark and Anna for some Festive French Fun!This...
CBF 1:09 | Talking about what you have learned so far
11 Dec 2007
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In this episode we’ll take the chance to go over what you’ve learned so far in Coffee Break Fren...
CBF 1:08 | Talking about likes and dislikes
01 Dec 2007
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In this episode you’ll learn how to express opinions about your likes and dislikes. We'll teach yo...