Speaking Class

Teacher Jossely Oliveira

This is Maya Misery talking about her regrets. Do you
have any similar regrets?

◎ What do you suggest to help Maya feel better?

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 I should have...

◎ 1. I was very rebellious when I was younger.

◎ 2. I didn't pay attention to what I ate as a kid. Example:
1. I should have been less
◎ 3. I didn't make many friends in high school. rebellious when I was younger.
◎ 4. I was very argumentative as a teenager.
◎ 5. I was too naive when I started looking for my first job.

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I should have...

A B
1. If I'd listened to my parents, ........... . a. I wouldn't have had to borrow so much.
2. If I'd been more active, ........... . b. I could have learned a lot more.
3. If I'd been more ambitious, ........... . c. I would have made more pragmatic decisions.
4. If I'd studied harder in school, .......... . d. I wouldn't have gained all this weight.
5. If I'd saved my money, ........... . e. I could have gotten a promotion.
Add your own information to the clauses in column A. 4
Listen and practice. Notice how have and been are
reduced in these sentences.

Complete the sentences and practice them:

◎ I should have been ... when I was younger.
◎ If I'd been more ... , I could have .. .
◎ I should have been ... in high school.
◎ If I'd been less ... , I would have .. .