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Beginners' French: food and drink
Short Open University course on talking about food, eating out and ordering in French.
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Beginners' German: Places and people
Short Open University course on places, personal information and café conversations in German.
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Beginners' Spanish: Getting around
Open University beginner Spanish on places, directions and getting around Spanish-speaking cities.
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Everyday English 1
Badged Open University course improving everyday English speaking, listening, reading and writing.
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English: skills for learning
Open University course on the academic English reading and writing skills needed for university study.
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