Shadowing Practice: #6 Intermediate English Listening Quiz | Want to / Would like to - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Lesson 6.
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Want to.
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Would like to.
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Listen to 4 conversations using want to or would like to.
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Conversation 1.
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Two people talk about their future plans.
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What kind of food does she want to cook?
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What do you want to do in the future?
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I'd like to be a chef.
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I want to have my own restaurant.
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What kind of food would you like to cook?
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I'd like to cook Greek food.
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Oh, if you do that, I want to eat there.
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I'd like that.
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What about you?
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I'd like to open a gym.
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I love working out. That sounds cool.
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If you do that, I want to join your gym.
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Question 1.
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What kind of food does she want to cook?
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The answer is Greek food.
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Conversation 2.
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Two people talk about their favorite person.
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Who does the man want to meet?
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What famous person would you like to meet someday?
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I'd like to meet Elon Musk.
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What would you ask him?
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I'd ask him about his life.
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I want to know his secret to success.
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I'd like to know that, too.
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What about you?
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Who would you like to meet?
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I'd like to meet Taylor Swift.
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What would you ask her?
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I don't know.
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I'd just like to meet her.
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Question 2.
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Who does the man want to meet?
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The answer is Taylor Swift.
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Conversation 3.
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Two people talk about their plans.
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What does the man want to do every day?
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Where would you like to live in the future?
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I'd like to live in the country.
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Why the countryside?
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What would you do?
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I'd like to have a farm.
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I want to grow my own food.
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That would be fun.
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What about you?
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Where would you like to live?
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I want to live by a beach with big waves so I can surf every day.
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I'd like that too.
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I love surfing.
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Question 3.
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What does the man want to do every day?
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The answer is surf.
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Conversation 4.
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A waiter asks the woman about the food she wants to order.
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What does the woman want in her drink?
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Hello, can I take your order?
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Yes, I'd like a garden salad and a bowl of tomato soup.
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What kind of dressing would you like?
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I'd like the Italian dressing.
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Would you like anything on the side?
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Yes, I'd like a side of garlic bread.
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Okay, and would you like anything to drink?
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Yes, I'd like an iced tea, please.
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Do you want sugar in that?
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No, but I'd like some lemon.
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Okay, would you like that before or with your dinner?
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Before, please.
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And can I get the bread first, too?
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Certainly.
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I'll get that right away.
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Question 4.
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What does the woman want in her drink?
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The answer is…lemon.
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Thank you.
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Why Practice Speaking with This Video?

Practicing with this video is a smart way to boost your English speaking skills, especially if you’re prepping for IELTS speaking practice or want to sound more natural. The dialogues focus on everyday contexts—future plans, favorite people, and life goals—so you learn to use phrases like "want to" and "would like to" in real conversations. It’s perfect for shadowspeak (or shadow speak), where you repeat lines aloud to mimic rhythm and intonation. Learning English with YouTube videos like this gives you practical, actionable language you can use immediately, making it easier to transition from practice to real-life communication.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

The video highlights key structures that are essential for clear communication. First, "would like to" is used for polite or hypothetical plans ("I’d like to be a chef"), while "want to" is more direct ("I want to grow my own food"). Notice how both phrases are followed by verbs ("cook," "meet")—this structure is critical for forming goals. Second, questions like "What kind of food would you like to cook?" show how to ask about preferences, a common IELTS speaking topic. Third, responses like "If you do that, I want to join your gym" teach conditional logic in casual speech. Mastering these helps you build longer, more coherent sentences.

Common Pronunciation Traps

Improving English pronunciation means watching out for tricky sounds. In the video, "would like to" often shortens to "I’d like to," where "I’d" is barely pronounced—listen for the soft "d" sound. "Greek" can be hard; the "ee" sound is long, not short like "grek." Also, "Elon Musk" has a stress on the first syllable of "Elon" and a short "u" in "Musk." When shadow speaking, focus on linking words: "want to" becomes "wanna" in fast speech, but avoid overusing this in formal settings. Mimicking these nuances helps you sound more natural, a key skill for IELTS speaking practice and everyday conversations.

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.

Shadowing technique: read the full step-by-step guide →