Giving and Asking Suggestion - Materi Bahasa Inggris Kelas 11

Summary

This video script is a comprehensive guide on how to ask for and give advice in English. It covers various phrases and expressions for making suggestions, responding to advice, and politely declining suggestions. The script uses everyday scenarios to illustrate the correct usage of phrases like 'Why don't you...', 'How about...', and 'What about...'. It also teaches viewers how to express objections and provide alternatives in a polite manner. The lesson is designed to enhance communication skills in English by providing practical examples and conversational phrases.

Takeaways

• 📝 How to ask for and give suggestions in English.
• 💡 Suggestions can include introducing or proposing ideas or plans.
• 👩‍🏫 Various phrases for making suggestions: 'Let's', 'Why don't you', 'How about', 'What about', etc.
• 🔑 The differences between 'How about' and 'What about': 'How about' suggests more certainty, while 'What about' implies some uncertainty.
• 🎯 Responses to suggestions: You can either accept or politely decline using expressions like 'That sounds great' or 'I don't think that's a good idea.'
• 🙋‍♂️ How to ask for suggestions: Use phrases like 'Do you have any suggestions?' or 'What do you recommend?'
• 🙅‍♀️ Polite ways to reject suggestions: 'I'm not sure about that', 'Sorry, I don't feel like it', or suggest alternatives.
• 🛠 Examples of modal verbs for suggestions: 'should', 'could', and their appropriate use in sentences.
• 📚 Useful language for agreeing or disagreeing with suggestions: phrases like 'Sounds good', 'I'm not sure', or 'I'd prefer'.
• 🎬 The video also includes examples of conversations where children give suggestions to their parents, enhancing learning through practical context.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the lesson described in the transcript?

The main focus of the lesson is to teach how to ask for and give suggestions in English, as well as how to respond to suggestions.

What are some expressions for giving suggestions in English mentioned in the video?

Some expressions for giving suggestions include 'Let's,' 'Why don't you,' 'How about,' 'What about,' 'You should,' and 'I suggest.'

How should 'Let's' be used when giving suggestions?

The expression 'Let's' should be followed by a verb in its base form (verb one), such as 'Let's study' or 'Let's go.'

What is the difference between 'How about' and 'What about' when giving suggestions?

'How about' is typically followed by a verb (suggesting an action), while 'What about' is followed by a noun. 'How about going to the cinema?' suggests an action, while 'What about the cinema?' refers to the noun.

How can someone politely reject a suggestion in English?

To politely reject a suggestion, one could say, 'I don't think that's a good idea,' 'I'm not sure about that,' or 'Sorry, I don't feel like doing that.'

What is the structure for using 'Why don’t you' in a suggestion?

'Why don’t you' should be followed by the base form of a verb, such as in 'Why don’t you go to the cinema?'

How does the modal verb 'should' function when giving advice or suggestions?

'Should' is used to suggest a course of action, and it is followed by the base form of a verb, as in 'You should visit your mom.'

How can you ask for suggestions from someone else according to the lesson?

You can ask for suggestions using phrases like 'Do you have any suggestions for me?' or 'What do you recommend for me?'

How can you express acceptance of a suggestion in English?

To express acceptance, you could use phrases like 'That sounds good,' 'That's a good idea,' or 'Let’s do that.'

What can you say to provide an alternative suggestion after rejecting one?

You can provide an alternative by saying 'I'd rather' or 'We could' followed by the alternative idea, such as 'I'd rather stay home' or 'We could buy it at the mall.'