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Dec 2024
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The Shocking Power of 'What If' in Busin...

Energetic English
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⭐️ Book a 1 to 1 English Session with Rob: https://www.energeticenglish.com/coaching 📺 Watch: https://youtu.be/jrTLahyAYMU 🔗Blog: https://www.thebusinessenglishpodcast.com/blog-ep104 In this episode of The Business English Podcast, Rob explores how to use the second conditional to express hypothetical ideas professionally. Learn how to structure sentences, ... Show More
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