How do I give advice to ESL?

Find out with these five simple ways to give advice in English.

  1. Use a modal verb. There are two modal verbs we often use for giving advice: ‘should’ and ‘ought to’.
  2. Make it into a question.
  3. Put yourself in the person’s position.
  4. Make a suggestion.
  5. Advise in a stronger way.

How do you teach modals of advice ESL?

English speakers use the modal verbs “should,” “ought to” and “had better” to express that they think something is a good (or a bad) idea. “Should” is the most common way to give advice.

How do you introduce giving advice?

Introduce Giving Advice Introduce the structures “You should ~.” and “You shouldn’t ~.” Have students repeat these two phrases after you several times for pronunciation practice. Use one of the problems written on the board as an example. First turn the problem into a sentence to make half of your model dialogue.

How do you teach asking for giving advice?

Teach students expressions of advice.

  1. Asking for advice: What do you suggest? What do you advise me to do? What should I do? What ought I to do? If you were me what would you do?
  2. Giving advice: If I were you, I would… Why don’t you…? You’d better… You ought to/should… If you take my advice, you…

What is the example of giving advice?

Using imperatives to give advice Start going to the gym. Stop drinking so much coke. Consider switching to brown bread and rice. Try cycling to work.

Should giving advice examples?

The most common way to give advice is by using the modal verb ‘should’….Advice Construction.

Formula Verb Form
You shouldn’t OR You should work less. Use ‘You should’ OR ‘You shouldn’t’ the base form of the verb in a statement.
Whatever you do, don’t work so hard. Use ‘Whatever you do’ the imperative.

How do you teach modals in a fun way?

10 Tricks That Will Help You Teach Modal Verbs

  1. Encourage Use of Modals. Getting the students to use modal verbs in speech shouldn’t be too difficult.
  2. Point Out Mistakes.
  3. Practice and Repeat.
  4. Fill in the Blanks Exercise.
  5. Advice Column.
  6. Tell a Story.
  7. Travel Tips.
  8. Asking for Directions Role Play.

Should and shouldn’t giving advice?

Should and Shouldn’t – Use. We use should and shouldn’t to give advice or to talk about what we think is right or wrong. You should means something like I think it is a good idea for you to do it. You shouldn’t means something like I think it is a bad idea for you to do it.

Should for giving advice ESL?

In this free should for advice game, students give the best advice they can using the modal verb should. Students take it in turns to pick up a card, read out the situation on the card and ask for advice. The other students then each give a different piece of advice for the situation using the modal verb should.

What is expressing of asking for and giving advice?

You can ask for advice/ give advice by using some of the following expressions; Asking for advice. What do you think I should do? What should I do? What do you suggest?

How do you respond to giving advice?

6 Polite and Effective Ways to Respond to Unwanted Advice

  1. “I’ll think about that.”
  2. “Good idea.
  3. “That’s an interesting opinion, but I prefer to do it this way.”
  4. “I’m not looking for any advice right now.”
  5. “That’s not actually in line with my values.”
  6. “I’m not going to do that.”
  7. Consider the source.

What are advice phrases?

10 Ways to Give Advice

  • I think you should… The first expression is “I think you should…”
  • Why don’t you…?
  • Have you thought about…?
  • I don’t know if… is a good idea.
  • Maybe you should try…
  • I wouldn’t…
  • if I were you, I would…
  • Have you tried…?