🎙️"If I were you, I would..." — native speakers use this phrase all the time to give advice and talk about hypothetical situations, but the structure confuses many English learners because it uses "were" instead of "was." This episode of the Learn English Podcast explains exactly how it works and when to use it.

The grammar is taught through a real conversation story about California weather, moving to a new city, and going back to work after having children. Uses in hypothetical situations and giving advice are explained with clear examples so that intermediate English learners can start using this structure confidently right away.

Perfect for B1–B2 English learners who want to understand the English subjunctive and speak more natural American English. If you have ever heard "if I were you" and wondered why it uses "were" instead of ...