3.2: Conversation about work & family

3.2: Conversation about work & family

Author: Live Lingua May 22, 2024 Duration: 0:53

This 2nd-episode is a basic overview of how to talk about work and family in Spanish. It is a conversation between Mrs. Laura Ramirez & Michael Smith. They have just met and are getting to know each other.


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