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The EDIA Bunch

As announced last week, the trip around the English Speaking Cities has begun now, and the passengers are all aboard.

The bunch of travellers are happy to say bye bye to Spain and begin this Open ESL learning adventure.

Here you are the SELFIE they have taken to celebrate the takeoff!




May EDIA Open Educational Resources be with you!

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