Using imperatives and should

What is the difference between these two sentences?

1. Listen to music while you clean.

2. You should listen to music while you clean.

Watch the video and complete the embedded exercises to find out.

Double-check your understanding by answering these questions.

Listen to the teacher pronounce two sentences.

1. Listen to music while you clean. 

   • /ˈlɪsᵊn tə ˈmjuːzɪk waɪl jʊ kliːn./
   • LIS-ten to MU-sic while you clean.

2. You should listen to music while you clean.

   • /jʊ ʃəd ˈlɪsᵊn tə ˈmjuːzɪk waɪl jʊ kliːn./
   • You should LIS-ten to MU-sic while you clean.

Practice saying these sentences out loud.