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Talking about...using 3rd conditional in a business context

Talking about...using 3rd conditional in a business context

FromConfident Business English with Anna


Talking about...using 3rd conditional in a business context

FromConfident Business English with Anna

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
May 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The 3rd conditional. The worst of them all! The one everybody loves to hate. Well, that's try and change that. See the conditionals as a way to express yourself at a higher level. If you stop and notice, we use the conditionals a lot, including at work.When we are talking about what we would have done differently, what we could have done if we had more time or more budget and how we are going to use this learning in future work and projects.In this episode I introduce the conditional and go through an example. Here is the text and the sentences I use in the podcast. This is a more difficult one so you might need help to follow it. TextSony launched its cassette recording device known as Betamax in the mid 1970s. It lost the battle for market share to JVC’s VHS technology because other products were cheaper, but Sony didn’t stop making Betamax tapes until 2016, long after it was relevant to most of us, who didn’t even realize it was still in production.SentencesIf we'd had time, we would have been able to do it.si hubiéramos tenido tiempo habríamos sido capaces de hacerloIf Sony had stopped making tapes sooner, they would've saved moneyIf Sony had had better marketing, they would've sold moreIf Sony hadn’t lost market share, they would've been more successfulIf Sony’s products had been cheaper, they would've sold moreANNA WITH 2NS PODCAST. Business English topics in 10 minutesGet even more of my English content on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anna2nsenglish/  See how you can support me and my podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/annawith2ns 
Released:
May 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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On this podcast I will give you guidance, tips and advice to help you feel more confident speaking English at work. My name's Anna and I'm Business English Coach and Expert based in Madrid. I've worked with hundreds of business professionals just like you who speak English but lack confidence. If you want to work with me 1:1 find me on Instagram at @anna2nsenglish and send me a DM saying "I want to work with you."