Giving Advice - Functional Language
Practise giving advice at A2–B1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Useful phrase patterns
- Situation-based response practice
- Space for written responses
- Suggested answers on page 2
Give varied everyday advice with the correct verb form after each phrase.
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Page 1 of 2 · A4 printable PDF
Page 2 of 2 · Answer key · A4 printable PDF
A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Give learners page 1 and keep the suggested answers on page 2 for discussion after they write.
- Sort the patterns into base-verb and -ing endings: You could ask, but How about asking.
- Write advice for the eight problems, varying the phrase instead of using should throughout.
- Compare suggestions for exam preparation, lateness and learning English; check both the pattern and whether the advice addresses the problem.
Support and extension
Offer verb choices and invented situations for sensitive weight or sleep prompts. Accept suitable alternatives; discuss the language without treating sample lifestyle advice as professional guidance.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
