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May 2025
30m 22s

CBI Scenes 1.07 | Un caffè fortunato

COFFEE BREAK LANGUAGES
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Conversations at the bar typically revolve around work, even during coffee breaks. However, tonight, with the arrival of three men carrying their laptops and big plans, something unusual could be about to happen… Join Francesca and Mark for this exciting Chapter of Scenes from the Coffee Break Italian Café!


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