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Dec 2022
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CBG 3.27 | The Subjunctive – wishes and ...

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We are back with a new episode of Coffee Break German Season 3! In this episode we are introducing the subjunctive, a big milestone for German learners! Specifically, we are learning how to express wishes and dreams with the subjunctive. We hear some examples of it in the context of a diary entry and as always, we learn some interesting vocabulary mentioned throughout the episode.


If you'd like to take advantage of bonus materials, lesson notes and a translation challenge, you can access the full Coffee Break German Season 3 course on the Coffee Break Academy.



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