Giving Advice Phrases - Phrase Patterns
A one-page A2–C1 reference for giving advice, with direct everyday phrases and softer, more nuanced patterns. Includes example sentences and guidance on base verbs and gerunds.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Eight direct and everyday advice patterns
- Eight softer and more nuanced patterns
- Example sentences
- Base verb and gerund guidance
Use the advice reference to select a phrase and build its verb pattern accurately.
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A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Print the single-page reference. It is a phrase bank, not a numbered exercise or answer-key worksheet.
- Compare everyday and advanced advice, noticing that advanced does not automatically mean softer.
- Build oral examples with base verbs or -ing as marked; contrast Why don't you ask…? with Have you considered asking…?
- Choose two ways to advise a fictional friend or colleague and explain which relationship and degree of directness each suits.
Support and extension
For A2, start with four everyday patterns. For B2–C1, compare strongly recommend with might be worth. Keep any to shown in the pattern; do not add it after should or could.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.