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Jun 2018
12m 30s

Beginner Spanish 21: Dealing with the au...

SPANISH OBSESSED
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Rob and Lis both tell a story about their experiences of dealing with the authorities, in Spain and Colombia. This lesson is focused on comprehension, so be sure to follow along with the transcript if you struggle. 
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