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Jul 2023
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De drie biggetjes - Learn Dutch B1

The Dutch Online Academy
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We all know the story of the three little pigs and the big bad wolf. Practice the imperfect tense (simple past)! See transcripts More by The Dutch Online Academy Video coursesGroup coursesDutch GrammarBooksOther episodes 
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