The document discusses asking for and giving advice, as well as accepting and rejecting advice. It provides examples of phrases to use when asking for advice from others, suggesting advice to others, and agreeing or disagreeing with advice received. The document also includes two sample conversations that demonstrate asking for and giving advice.
The document discusses asking for and giving advice, as well as accepting and rejecting advice. It provides examples of phrases to use when asking for advice from others, suggesting advice to others, and agreeing or disagreeing with advice received. The document also includes two sample conversations that demonstrate asking for and giving advice.
The document discusses asking for and giving advice, as well as accepting and rejecting advice. It provides examples of phrases to use when asking for advice from others, suggesting advice to others, and agreeing or disagreeing with advice received. The document also includes two sample conversations that demonstrate asking for and giving advice.
The document discusses asking for and giving advice, as well as accepting and rejecting advice. It provides examples of phrases to use when asking for advice from others, suggesting advice to others, and agreeing or disagreeing with advice received. The document also includes two sample conversations that demonstrate asking for and giving advice.
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Asking and Giving Advice
Expressing suggestion atau advice adalah ungkapan yang digunakan untuk memberikan
nasehat atau saran kepada orang lain. Dalam kehidupan sehari-hari kita pasti pernah
memberikan nasehat kepada orang lain.
Asking for advice
What do you think I should do?
What do you recommend we do about ... ?
What should I do?
What do you suggest?
What would you advice us to do?
What do you advise me to do?
If you were me what would you do?
What ought I to do?
Do you think that I should?
Do you have any suggestions?
What would you do about ...?
Giving advice
If I were you I would/wouldnt.
If I were in your shoes/position I would
You had better/ youd better..
You should
Maybe you should
Your only option is to.
Why dont you.
Have you thought about.
Have you tried
I would recommend that you ...
My advice would be to ...
May I suggest that we ...
If I were you, I would ...
Accepting advice
Yes, I agree with that.
That sounds like a good idea!
I don't think that's a good idea.
OK, why don't we do that.
That's very interesting.
Rejecting advice
I'm sorry, i can't agree with that.
I don't think we should do that.
That's very interesting, but ...
I don't know what to advise, I'm afraid.
I wish I could suggest something, but I can't.
I wish I could help.
I'm afraid I can't really help you.
Example Student: I'm terrible at English and I think I should do something about it. What do you advise me to do? Teacher: I think you should try this website www.iTapuih.com. It's a fantastic website for beginners. Student: I've heard about it, but what do you think I should start with? Teacher: You'd better start with the lessons. Then, try the exercises. There are many English material on the website and also some exercises. Student: I would like to improve my speaking. What should I do? Teacher: You should watch English channels and listen English musics. Student: Thank you sir. Teacher: Dont mention it.
Contoh Percakapan 1
This conversation taking place at Iqbals bedroom
Mother : Iqbalbal...oh my god. Wake up my dear. Its Monday morning, don't you go to school. Iqbal : Mom, I have got a headache. Mother : Let me check. You have got a high temperature. You should stay at home. Iqbal : That sounds like a good idea! Mother : Just a moment, I will call your daddy. You should go to a doctor. Iqbal : No...Mom, I don't think that's a good idea. Contoh Percakapan 2
This conversation taking place at the park
Aufa : I have a serious problem today. I have just lost my wallet. Tami : Don't be so sad my friend, let us search it around the park. Aufa : I have looked for it for hours but I do not find it, do you have some ideas? Tami : You had better tell the securities to announce it to other students. Aufa : Yeah, that sounds good. I do hope it helps. Tami : Lets go.. ! Exercise: Answer the following questions! Alex : You look unhealthy, Boy. Bryan : Yes, I get a headache and a stomachache. Alex : You should go to a doctor. Come on, I will accompany you. Bryan : Ok. 1. The underlined words show .... A. Agreement B. Disagreement C. Advice D. Necessity E. Plan
2. You should ............... to past the test.
A. Study hard B. Studying C. Studying hard D. Studied E. Studied hard
Andi : I have a bad headache.
Budi : Youd better ...................... 3. Complete the dialogue above .... A. Taking an aspirin B. An aspirin C. Take an aspirin D. To take an aspirin E. Took an aspirin
Amir : I am not good at English.
Budi : .......................... 4. Complete the dialogue above with an advice ..... A. I should practise English every day B. Why dont you take an English course and practise every day? C. Do you like English ? D. I must take an English course E. You must sleep often 5. Mary failed again in the test. She ....................... harder. A. Had better study B. Need to study C. Better study D. Study E. Studied.
6. I miss my grandparents. What ........................ I do now ?
