Shadowing Practice: #5 Intermediate English Listening Quiz | "Should" for Suggestions - Learn English Speaking with YouTube

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Lesson 5 Should Have For Suggestions Listen to 4 conversations using Should Have For Suggestions.
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Conversation 1.
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A woman talks to her co-worker about her health.
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What should she do at home?
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You don't look so good.
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Are you sick?
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Yes, I think I'm coming down with a cold Well,
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maybe you should go home then But I really need to work No,
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no, no, you should go home and get some rest Okay, I guess I can work from home anyway No,
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you shouldn't work, you should stay in bed Okay, I will do that.
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Thanks for your advice.
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No problem.
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I hope you feel better soon.
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Question 1.
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What should she do at home?
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The answer is stay in bed.
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Conversation 2.
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A woman talks to a doctor about her health.
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What should she not be around?
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So, how long have you been feeling ill? For about three days.
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Well, it looks like there's a flu bug going around.
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Okay, is that serious?
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No, it is a minor illness, but you should not be around people as it can spread.
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Okay, what should I do to get better?
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Just get lots of rest and drink lots of water I will give you some medicine to make you feel better Okay,
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thank you, doctor If you start to feel worse after a few days, you should call me immediately Okay,
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I'll do that, thank you You're welcome, you should feel better in a few days Question 2.
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What should she not be around?
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The answer is people.
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Conversation 3.
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A student talks to a teacher about learning Spanish.
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How many words a day should he learn?
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What's the best way to learn Spanish?
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Well, first you should learn new words every day.
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Okay, that's easy.
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What do you recommend?
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I would download a vocab app.
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I would try to learn 10 words a day.
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Only 10 words?
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I think I can learn 50 words a day.
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No, you shouldn't do that because you won't remember them.
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You shouldn't try to do too much at one time.
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Okay, I will follow your advice.
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Thank you.
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Question 3.
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How many words a day should he learn?
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The answer is 10 words.
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Conversation 4.
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A student asks for more tips about learning Spanish.
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What should he keep to learn Spanish?
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Hello, Mrs. Wilson.
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Thanks for your advice on learning Spanish vocabulary.
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Your tips worked.
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Do you have any more ways to learn Spanish?
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Well, you should try to use the words you learn by keeping a journal and trying to use them.
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That sounds too difficult.
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I can't write anything yet.
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Well, at first you can just draw pictures of new words like verbs and nouns.
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Oh, I like that idea.
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I'll give that a try.
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Oh, and you should use Spanishlistening.org.
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It's a great way to learn Spanish.
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Sounds cool.
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Is it free?
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Yes, it's free.
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There are hundreds of listening lessons to choose from.
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Cool!
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I'll check it out.
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Thanks!
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Question 4.
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What should he keep to learn Spanish?
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The answer is… a journal.
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About This Lesson

You're practicing English with "#5 Intermediate English Listening Quiz | "Should" for Suggestions" using the Shadowing technique — a method originally developed for professional interpreter training.

Focus on sounding like the speaker — not just repeating words. With 15–30 minutes of daily practice, you'll build real-world speaking confidence.

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.