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May 29
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Real Easy English: Talking about the bea...

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Neil and Becca have a real conversation in easy English about beaches – the area of sand, or pebbles, where the land meets the sea. Learn to talk about the difference between sandy beaches and pebbly beaches, how to cool down after you've been sunbathing, and the difficulties of eating picnics on the sand!

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