375 Two measurement systems - Imperial and Metric
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375 Two measurement systems - Imperial and Metric

B1IntermediateMarch 27, 202617 min
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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. Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/podcast

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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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