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Aug 2024
22m 49s

Office culture in the U.S. (Wrap up)

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Today's story: American office culture isn't exactly what you see on TV. In this story, learn about the typical workday, including what time people arrive, what they wear to work, how much time they have for lunch, and how they get to the office from their homes.

Learn this English expression: To 'wrap up' is to finish something successfully

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