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CBGa 1.18 | What are you doing?

Season 1, Ep. 18

Welcome back to another lesson of Coffee Break Gaelic! This time, Susanna and Mark are focusing on how to ask “what are you doing?” in Gaelic. By the end of this lesson, you'll not only know how to ask this question, you'll also be able to provide a range of answers. You'll be one step closer to becoming a fluent Gaelic speaker!


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