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Lesson 56 — What you should have done

Talk about a better past choice, in yours or someone else's case.

Paid or MemberBeginner17 min

Level B1 General English

Lesson 56

You can offer advice, ask a favour, or make a suggestion with the other person's situation in mind.

相手の都合を考えたうえで、助言や頼みごと、提案を角の立たない形で伝えられる。

Phrase of the day今日のフレーズ

I should have checked the date before booking.

予約する前に日付を確かめるべきでした。

Situation場面

Two people working out how a booking went wrong.

予約の手違いがなぜ起きたのかを、二人で確かめています。

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Takeaway

About yourself it is honest. About someone else, say next time instead.