The second conditional

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The second conditional

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Jul 20, 2021

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Jul 20, 2021

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Learn English grammar in six minutes. Every Tuesday join two of our presenters and learn a new key area of grammar. Our presenters include Finn, Emma, Rob, Neil, Sophie & Alice.

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The second conditional: "If my team won, I'd be so happy!" Learn how to use the second conditional. by 6 Minute Grammar
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