CBE 1.07 | Have you eaten haggis? - A traditional Scottish dish and the present perfect tense

CBE 1.07 | Have you eaten haggis? - A traditional Scottish dish and the present perfect tense

Author: Coffee Break Languages June 1, 2021 Duration: 25:52

This week Catriona tells us about a traditional Scottish dish - haggis! We learn all about its ingredients and history, and why some people don’t like it. We also focus on talking about past events using the present perfect tense.


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