Shadowing Practice: Would You Like To Do Something? - How to Use "Would you like…?" - English Conversation Practice - Learn English Speaking with Video
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would you like to do something how to use would you
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when we say would you tell me the way to the station
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or would you take me to King Street please we are asking a favor of someone a polite request
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Let's take a look at some situations where would you is used.
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Would you like to do something?
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Anne, are you free this weekend?
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Yes, I'm free.
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I just found a romantic movie.
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Would you like to watch this movie with me this Saturday?
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I love romantic movies.
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Which cinema are we going to watch?
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We will watch it at my home.
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Would you like it?
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Yes, I'd love to.
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Watching movies at home is very comfortable.
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Great.
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See you this Saturday morning.
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Call me before you come.
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Okay.
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See you.
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Good morning.
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Hi, Fiona.
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My mother and I made some cookies, so I bring them to you.
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Thank you.
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It must be so delicious.
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Come in.
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Make yourself at home.
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I will.
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Don't worry about me.
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I will prepare the beverage.
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Would you like some orange juice?
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Or would you like some coffee?
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Orange juice, please.
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Orange juice for you, coffee for me.
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Would you like some popcorn?
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Yes, please.
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If you watch a movie, you must have popcorn.
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I love popcorn.
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I made it.
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I hope you like it.
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we have we have beverages popcorn and cookies let's start watching the movie let's start i'm so excited
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this actor is so handsome the actress is pretty too the film's shot on location in arizona
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Right, and I hope this movie has a happy ending.
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Hello?
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Hi, I'm John from the Foreign Language Center.
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We have a new Spanish course to recommend to you, with many offers this month.
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Would you like to hear more about it?
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I am sorry, I just signed up for a French course.
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Thanks for calling.
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Who is calling?
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A salesman.
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I missed part of a movie.
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Why did they break up?
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They misunderstood each other, so she decided to study abroad and they broke up.
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I thought the film was great.
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It's a beautiful love story.
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Yes, the plot is wonderful.
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What time is it, Anne?
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It's 12 o 'clock now.
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I'm so hungry.
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Would you like to eat something for lunch?
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How about pizza?
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Great!
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I have the phone number of a good pizzeria at a cheap price.
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Today is the weekend.
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After the meal, would you like to do something this afternoon, Fiona?
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It's hot today.
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I want to swim.
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Would you like to go swimming?
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Yes, good idea.
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First, I'm going to call to order the pizza right now.
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Agree, I'm a bit hungry.
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Would you mind getting me the book?
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Sam, I want to go into the library to borrow a book I hate the library and books
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Please, Sam Let's borrow the book you want and go home I want to stay here for a bit
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But I want to go home
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Please, Sam Bye -bye.
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All right.
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Excuse me, would you mind getting me this book?
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Sure.
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Thanks so much.
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Do you often come here to read books?
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I usually come on Saturday and Sunday to read.
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You must like reading books.
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I love books.
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Thank you for helping me.
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It was nothing.
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Would you mind if I sit here? Of course.
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Please, go ahead.
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My name is Sam.
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What's your name?
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I'm Laura. Is your house nearby?
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Yes, I often walk to come here.
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Do you often come here to read books?
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Yes, but this is the first time I see you.
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Me too.
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Would you mind recommending to me a book to read?
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My pleasure.
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How about this book?
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I'll read it right now.
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Thank you.
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Will you come here tomorrow?
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Yes, tomorrow is Sunday.
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Me too.
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Where are you going, Sam?
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The library.
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I thought you hate libraries and books.
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Hi, Laura.
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The book you recommend is really good.
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I'm really attracted to it.
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I'm glad you like it.
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I really like that book.
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The books are actually more interesting than I thought.
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They're always...
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I found a wonderful book.
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Would you like to read it?
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What is the book about?
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It is the magical journey of Mark, a poor boy with big dreams.
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He met many people and learned many lessons.
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Sounds great.
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I want to read it.
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Hey, can I borrow books here?
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You need to apply for a library card here.
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I think you already have the card.
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No, I have not.
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Actually, I don't often go to the library before I meet you.
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Thanks to you, I realize that books are interesting.
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Really?
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Yes.
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What do you usually do in your free time if you don't read books?
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I will ride a bike or watch movies.
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So, would you like to watch a movie with me tonight?
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Yes.
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I'm free tonight!
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Would You Like To Do Something? - How to Use "Would you like…?" - English Conversation Practice”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: movie, Sam, library, popcorn, borrow. This video has 134 sentences and 812 words to shadow. The speech runs for 8:15. The speaker talks slowly, about 98 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 85% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English; the rest is worth studying before you start. 34 of its 134 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| popcorn noun | /ˈpɑp.kɔɹn/ | A snack food made from corn or maize kernels popped by dry heating. |
| juice noun | /d͡ʒuːs/ | A liquid made from plant, especially fruit. |
| borrow verb | /ˈbɑɹ.oʊ/ | To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it. |
| hungry adjective | /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ | Affected by hunger; having the physical need for food. |
| pizza noun | /ˈpi.tsə/ | A baked Italian dish of a thinly rolled bread crust typically topped before baking with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients such as meat or vegetables. |
| romantic adjective | /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ | Fantastic, unrealistic (of an idea etc.); fanciful, sentimental, impractical (of a person). |
| swim verb | /swɪm/ | To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means. |
| cookie noun | /ˈkʊki/ | A small, flat, baked good which is either crisp or soft but firm. |
| beverage noun | /ˈbɛv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ | A liquid to consume; a drink, such as tea, coffee, liquor, beer, milk, juice, or a soft drink, often excluding water. |
| meal noun | /ˈmiːl/ | Food that is prepared and eaten, usually at a specific time, and usually in a comparatively large quantity. |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| actress noun | /ˈæk.tɹɪs/ | A female who performs on the stage or in films. |
| clock noun | /klɑk/ | A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day. |
| abroad adverb | /əˈbɹɔːd/ | Beyond the bounds of a country; in foreign countries. |
| delicious adjective | /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/ | Pleasing to the sense of taste; tasty. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| break up verb | To break or separate into pieces. | |
| go ahead verb | /ˌɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ | To proceed with; to begin. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Would you like to do something?
- Anne, are you free this weekend?
- Which cinema are we going to watch?
- Would you like some orange juice?
- Would you like some popcorn?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Verb + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — verbs that are followed by the -ing form | start watching · mind getting · mind recommending |
| Future with “will” will + verb — a decision, promise or prediction | will watch · will prepare · I'll read |
| Present continuous am/is/are + -ing — something happening right now or around now | are asking · is calling · are you going |
| Future with “going to” be going to + verb — a plan or something you can see coming | are we going to watch · I'm going to call |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 16 contractions and reduced forms, such as I'm, don't, I'd. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- Long words — get the stress right: misunderstand /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/, pizzeria /ˌpiːt.səˈɹiː.ə/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like popcorn, juice, borrow.
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.