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Language Study: Spanish Food and Traditions - Tapas, Pintxos, and More!

A lesson for all levels of Spanish learners. Sit down for a bite to eat with your teacher, Luis, while he introduces you to the nouns of nibbling.

Luis TroconisSpain
A teacher-led group of students

A lesson for all levels of Spanish learners. Sit down for a bite to eat with your teacher, Luis, while he introduces you to the nouns of nibbling.

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