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How to use the preposition 'da' | A Coff...

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Here at Coffee Break Italian, we're currently enjoying working on our next podcast series for you, but in the meantime, we hope you enjoy this mini espresso lesson with Francesca. 


In this episode, we're taking a closer look at the incredibly useful preposition da. It may be small, but it plays a big role in Italian and can have a range of meanings depending on the context. You’ll learn how to use it: 


➡️ in time expressions

➡️ to express purpose

➡️ to tell which city you are from

➡️ to talk about being at or going to someone's place or shop


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