Real Conversation Practice Podcast | How to Use SHOULD in Everyday English

Описание: How to Use SHOULD in English | Complete Guide with Real Conversations

Learn everything about the word SHOULD in English! Master all the different meanings and uses through real conversations and clear explanations.

THE 3 MAIN USES OF SHOULD:

1. GIVING ADVICE
"You should study more" = I recommend that you study more
"You shouldn't skip meals" = I recommend that you don't skip meals
Use: When recommending what someone needs to do

2. EXPRESSING EXPECTATIONS
"The train should arrive at 3 PM" = I expect the train will arrive at 3 PM
"This should work" = I expect this will work
Use: When predicting what will probably happen

3. EXPRESSING REGRETS
"I should have studied harder" = I didn't study hard enough (regret)
"I shouldn't have eaten so much" = I ate too much (regret)
Use: When talking about past mistakes

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

✅How to give advice using SHOULD
✅How to express expectations with SHOULD
✅How to talk about regrets with SHOULD HAVE
✅Common mistakes and how to avoid them
✅Useful phrases every English speaker uses
✅The difference between SHOULD and MUST
✅Correct pronunciation of SHOULD
✅Practice exercises with answers

KEY GRAMMAR RULES:

🟡SHOULD + base verb (NOT "to")
"You should go"
"You should to go"

🟡SHOULD HAVE + past participle (for regrets)
"I should have studied"
"I should studied"

🟡SHOULDN'T = should not (negative form)
"You shouldn't worry"

REAL CONVERSATIONS:

This episode features 3 complete conversations:
✴️Friends giving advice about sleep
✴️Colleagues discussing meeting expectations
✴️Friends talking about missed flight (regrets)

Learn by hearing how native speakers actually use SHOULD in real life!

SHOULD vs MUST:

SHOULD = recommendation, advice (softer)
"You should see a doctor" = I recommend it

MUST = strong obligation, command (stronger)
"You must see a doctor" = It's necessary/required

COMMON MISTAKES:

❌"You should to go home"
✅"You should go home"

❌"I should studied harder"
✅"I should have studied harder"

❌"You should studying"
✅"You should study"

USEFUL PHRASES:

✳️"You shouldn't have!" (when receiving a gift)
✳️"You should know..." (introducing information)
✳️"Should I say..." (hesitating about mentioning something)
✳️"I should hope so!" (expressing strong expectation)

PRACTICE EXERCISES INCLUDED:

Test yourself with real situations:
🟡Giving advice to a friend
🟡Expressing expectations about packages
🟡Talking about past regrets
🟡Making suggestions

HOMEWORK:

1. Write one sentence about a regret: "I should have _____"
2. Write one piece of advice: "You should _____"
3. Share in the comments!

Example:
"I should have started learning English earlier"
"You should practice speaking every day"

PERFECT FOR:

✴️English learners (A2-B2 level)
✴️Students confused about modal verbs
✴️Anyone wanting to sound more natural
✴️IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge exam preparation
✴️ESL/EFL students improving grammar
✴️People learning conversational English

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