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Nov 2023
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Practising 'avere' expressions - Part 2 ...

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In this episode of The Coffee Break Italian Show we continue learning about the verb 'avere'. This is part two of our focus on 'avere', so, if you haven’t already enjoyed part one, click here. Francesca and Maurizio discuss some of the most common expressions featuring 'avere', which don’t translate using "to have" in English. By then end of this episode you will be able to use this verb naturally and confidently.


➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️


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