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Apr 2011
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Episode 29: Three useful prepositions

EL PATIO SPANISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL
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Learn about three important prepositions - EN, DE and A. Let's have a look at some of those little words that sit in between. Some are called prepositions. Here are three: EN - IN (en la ciudad, en el campo, en mi bolsillo). DE - OF or FROM, (lejos DE la Universidad (Far from the University), soy de Argentina (I'm from Argentina)). A - TO or AT (a la derecha ... Show More
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