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Sep 23
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Back to school in Italy | A Coffee Break...

COFFEE BREAK LANGUAGES
About this episode

In today's mini-lesson, Francesca takes us behind the scenes of the Italian rientro a scuola, the return to school. You’ll discover useful vocabulary and cultural insights that will help you feel more confident talking about school life in Italian.📚 


By the end of this episode, you'll feel ready to step into any Italian classroom! 


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