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Giving advice

Give advice at three levels of strength.

1Learn

Goal: Give advice at three levels of strength.

You could… (soft) / You should… (normal) / If I were you, I’d… (personal) / You’d better… (strong).

2Key phrases

You could try the early bus.
You should see a doctor.
If I were you, I’d apply anyway.
Have you thought about asking your manager?
You’d better leave now.Strong
It might help to write it down.

3Practice quiz

Question 1 of 4Multiple choice
Softest advice:

4Speaking challenge

Speaking challenge

A friend wants to change jobs. Give 5 pieces of advice at different strengths.

1:00

Say it out loud. Nobody is listening — that’s the point. Mistakes are allowed.

Finish this lesson

Do the practice quiz above, then mark it complete.