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Sep 2024
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#314 Imperial vs Metric System - Learn t...

Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com
About this episode

Today, we're going to talk about two systems of measurement that are used around the world: the Imperial system and the Metric system. These are important to know, especially if you plan to travel or communicate with people from different countries.

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