American English · A2 · Unit 17
Giving advice
Giving advice
By the end you can
- Give someone advice
- Ask for advice
- Understand advice in a short text
Words and phrases
| American English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| you should | it's a good idea for you to | You should get some rest. |
| you could | maybe you can (a suggestion) | You could call her. |
| why don't you | why not (a suggestion) | Why don't you take the train? |
| it's best to | the best thing is to | It's best to book early. |
| don't forget to | remember to | Don't forget to take your keys. |
| remember to | don't forget to | Remember to lock the door. |
| what should I do? | what is your advice? | I don't know. What should I do? |
| if I were you | in your situation | If I were you, I'd ask. |
| I'd | I would | I'd take the bus. |
| ahead of time | before (the day) | Buy your ticket ahead of time. |
Write about yourself
Fill in the gaps with something true about you.
- You should .
- If I were you, I'd .
- Don't forget to .
Then talk it through
A friend who has just moved to the US asks you for tips. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.