Learn English Podcast If I Were You: Giving Advice in English (B2)
🎙️In this B2-level episode of the Learn English Podcast, you’ll learn how to use the phrase “If I were you” to talk about hypothetical situations and give advice in English. This structure is commonly used in conversations and is an important part of sounding natural and fluent in English.
You’ll learn how this phrase connects to the subjunctive mood, why it is paired with the word “would,” and how it is used in real-life situations. Through a personal story and practical examples, you’ll hear how native speakers use this phrase when discussing decisions, advice, and imagined situations.
This episode is designed for intermediate English learners who want to improve grammar, gain confidence in speaking, and use more natural sentence structures in daily conversations.
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đź“ť Vocabulary list:
1) If I were — used to introduce a hypothetical or imaginary situation.
2) Hypothetical situation — an imagined situation, not real.
3) Overcast — cloudy; no sun visible
4) Dreary — dull, dark, and depressing weather.
5) Drizzle — light rain.
6) Stay-at-home mom — a mother who stays home to take care of her children instead of working outside.
7) Meltdown — an emotional outburst, often by a child (crying, screaming).
8) Lottery — a game where you can win money by chance
9) Socialize — to spend time with other people to develop friendships or social skills.