How to Make Suggestions and Offers in English
Summary
TLDRThis video tutorial focuses on the English language techniques for making suggestions and offers. It covers the use of 'shall we' for asking for suggestions, 'could' or 'might' for making suggestions, and 'how about' and 'what about' for proposing ideas. The video distinguishes between suggestions and offers, explaining that suggestions are ideas for consideration while offers are direct proposals. It also highlights the correct use of verb forms after 'suggest' and 'offer,' emphasizing gerunds, modal verbs, and infinitives. The script includes practical dialogues and examples to illustrate these language structures, making it an informative resource for English learners.
Takeaways
- π To ask for suggestions in English, use the modal verb 'shall' followed by 'we'.
- π€οΈ The script uses weather conditions as a context to make weekend plans, emphasizing the use of 'could' or 'might' for suggestions.
- ποΈ 'How about' and 'What about' are used to propose ideas, with 'How about' sounding more certain than 'What about'.
- π¬ When suggesting activities, the script shows the use of 'let's' for a more informal and direct suggestion.
- π To agree with a suggestion, phrases like 'Sounds good', 'I'm up for it', or 'Let's do that' are used.
- π If unsure or disagreeing with a suggestion, use 'I'm not sure' or 'I'd rather' followed by an alternative.
- π€ The difference between 'how about' and 'what about' is clarified, with 'how about' used for suggestions and 'what about' for objections.
- π£οΈ The script teaches the correct use of gerunds, modal verbs, and infinitives after verbs like 'suggest' and 'offer'.
- π₯ Inviting others is shown as a way to expand social activities, using 'let's' to include more people in the plan.
- π The script differentiates between suggestions, which are ideas for consideration, and offers, which are direct proposals or opportunities.
Q & A
What are some ways to make suggestions in English as discussed in the video?
-In the video, it's mentioned that to make suggestions in English, one can use the modal verbs 'shall' and 'could', as well as phrases like 'how about' and 'what about'. Additionally, 'let's' can be used for a more direct suggestion.
How does the video script differentiate between 'how about' and 'what about' when making suggestions?
-The script explains that using 'how about' sounds more sure about the suggestion, while 'what about' sounds less sure. Both can be used to make a suggestion, but 'what about' is also used to make an objection.
What are some phrases to express agreement with a suggestion in English according to the video?
-To express agreement with a suggestion, one can use phrases such as 'sounds great', 'sounds good', 'sounds good to me', 'I'm up for it', 'it's a good idea', and 'let's do that'.
How can you disagree with a suggestion in English as described in the video?
-To disagree with a suggestion, you can say 'I'm not sure', 'I'm not sure about that', 'I don't think it's a good idea', 'you'd better not', or 'we'd better not'.
What is the difference between 'suggesting' and 'offering' something as per the video?
-The video clarifies that 'suggesting' is about expressing an idea or giving advice for consideration, often leading to a common decision. 'Offering', on the other hand, is about asking if someone would like something or would like to do something, where the other person can accept or reject the offer.
How should you report someone else's suggestion in English as explained in the video?
-To report someone else's suggestion, you should use the gerund after the verb 'suggests', or the modal verb 'should', or the bare infinitive without 'to'. For example, 'Dan suggested going to the lake' or 'Dan suggested that they should go to the lake'.
What is the correct structure to use after the verb 'offer' when expressing an action in English?
-After the verb 'offer', you should use the infinitive with 'to'. For example, 'She offered to help him with the homework' or 'He offered to give me a ride'.
Can you use the phrase 'let's' to make a suggestion in English? If so, what is an example from the video?
-Yes, 'let's' can be used to make a suggestion in English. An example from the video is 'let's visit Colombia next year'.
What are some alternative ways to express a preference when disagreeing with a suggestion in English?
-When disagreeing with a suggestion, you can express a preference using 'I prefer', 'I would rather', or the short form 'I'd rather'. For example, 'I'd rather stay at home'.
How does the video script illustrate the use of 'should' after the verb 'suggest'?
-The video script illustrates the use of 'should' after 'suggest' by providing examples such as 'Dan suggested that they should go to the lake' or 'Dan suggested that they go to the lake'.
Outlines
π Making Suggestions in English
This paragraph discusses various ways to make suggestions and offer activities in English. It covers the use of 'shall' for asking suggestions, like 'shall we do this weekend,' and the use of 'could' or 'might' when proposing activities such as 'we could go for a picnic.' The paragraph also introduces the use of 'how about' and 'what about' to introduce suggestions, with 'how about' sounding more certain than 'what about.' Additionally, it explains the use of 'let's' for making suggestions and the phrases to agree or disagree with a suggestion, such as 'sounds good' or 'I'm not sure.'
π Expressing Preferences and Disagreements
The second paragraph delves into expressing preferences and disagreements with suggestions. It explains the use of 'I prefer,' 'I would rather,' and 'we'd better' to convey personal preferences or recommendations. The paragraph also clarifies the grammatical structure to use with these expressions, noting that 'prefer' is followed by the infinitive 'to do,' while 'I'd rather' and 'we'd better' are followed by the bare infinitive. Furthermore, it discusses how to report other people's suggestions using gerunds or modal verbs after the verb 'suggest,' and differentiates between suggestions and offers, highlighting the use of infinitives with 'to' after the verb 'offer.'
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Suggestions
π‘Forecast
π‘Picnic
π‘Alternatives
π‘Invitations
π‘Modal Verbs
π‘Objections
π‘Colloquialisms
π‘Preferences
π‘Verbals
π‘Infinitives
Highlights
Learning how to make suggestions and offer different things in English.
Using 'shall we' for asking for suggestions.
Considering weather forecasts when planning activities.
Suggestion to go for a picnic to the lake.
Alternative plan to go back to town if the weather gets worse.
Preference for shopping or watching a film at the cinema over watching TV.
Invitation suggestion to include Jack and Mary.
Using 'let's' for making suggestions.
Agreement phrases such as 'sounds good' and 'I'm up for it'.
Disagreement phrases like 'I'm not sure' and 'I'd rather'.
The difference between 'how about' and 'what about' in making suggestions.
Using 'what about' to make an objection.
Expressing preferences with 'I prefer' and 'I'd rather'.
Correct use of 'suggest' with gerund, modal verb, or bare infinitive.
Reporting someone else's suggestion using 'suggested' and gerund.
The distinction between a suggestion and an offer.
Using 'offer' with the infinitive with 'to'.
Transcripts
in this video we're learning how to make
suggestions and offer different things
in English dan what shall we do this
weekend I don't know the forecast says
it will be bright and dry and Saturday
but it may rain on Sunday we could go
for a picnic to the lake and if the
weather gets worse we might go back to
town to spend the evening at home
watching TV going to the lake sounds
great I'm up for it but I'm not sure
about watching TV on Sunday evening it
is boring I'd rather go shopping or
watch a film at the cinema sounds good
to me how about inviting Jack and Mary
they could join us yes let's do that Dan
what shall we do this weekend we use the
model verb shell when we ask for a
suggestion more examples where shall we
go on holiday shall we stay home tonight
we could go for a picnic to the lake we
use the model verb coud or might when we
are making a suggestion repeat after me
they could join us later we might go to
Prague together
sounds good to me how about inviting
Jack and Mary to make a suggestion we
also use questions with how about and
what about we say how about or what
about something or someone and how about
or what about doing something for
example how about the cinema what about
the cinema how about going to the cinema
what about going to the cinema so what's
the difference between how about and
what about using how about we sound more
sure in relation to our suggestion and
what about sounds less sure the second
important thing is that we use both how
about and what about to make a
suggestion but only what about to make
an objection
so let's take a look at an example of an
objection we are leaving now but what
about me I don't want to stay here alone
the person who's saying I don't want to
stay here alone is not happy with the
fact and he is making an objection yes
let's do that one more way to make a
suggestion is to use let us or the
short-form let's repeat after me
let's visit Colombia next year let's
invite them to the party
going to the lake sounds great I'm up
for it
if you agree with a suggestion you can
use one of the following phrases sounds
great sounds good sounds good to me I'm
up for it which is quite colloquial or
even slang it's a good idea let's do
that
okay fine more examples
let's visit Colombia next year it's a
great idea let's invite them to the
party sounds good to me but I'm not sure
about watching TV on Sunday evening it
is boring when you disagree with a
suggestion you can use the following
phrases I'm not sure I'm not sure about
that I don't think it's a good idea you
had better not or we had better not but
you can more often hear the short form
of this phrase you'd better not with
better not
more examples let's call him now I'm not
sure about that how about inviting them
to the party we'd better not I'd rather
go shopping or watch a film at the
cinema and if you disagree with a
suggestion you can suggest an
alternative or express your preference
and you can use the following I prefer I
would rather and the short form I'd
rather we had better or we'd better so
I'd rather means the same as I prefer
and we'd better is the same as we should
let's go shopping tomorrow I'm not sure
about that I'd rather stay at home or I
prefer to stay at home please pay
attention that when we use prefer we use
the to-infinitive but when we use I'd
rather or we'd rather we use the bare
infinitive and the second dialogue we
could stay here for the night I don't
know we'd better find a better place so
you see that the person is not happy
with the idea and he's making a
recommendation
so how to report other people's
suggestions what is Dan saying we could
go for a picnic to the lake so Dan
suggested going to the link of going for
a picnic to the lake so we use the
gerund after the verb suggests and we
never use the to-infinitive
after suggests so you cannot say then
suggested to go to the lake it's wrong
another variant is to use the modal verb
shoot or bare infinitive without to for
example Dan suggested that they should
go to the lake or Dan suggested that
they go to the lake so what is the
difference between a suggestion and an
offer when you suggest something you
express some idea or give advice for
consideration and then a decision is
made sometimes it's a common decision so
Dan suggested going to the lake and his
friend agreed but offering something
you're asking if someone would like
something or would like to do something
so look at Jane she says would you like
a cup of coffee so she offered him a cup
of coffee the verb offer also has the
meaning of provide an opportunity to do
something and the other person can
either accept this opportunity or reject
it
and one more important thing is how we
use verbals after these verbs so how we
express an action repeat after me
he suggested going to the lake he
suggested that they should go to the
lake he suggested that they go to the
lake so after the verb suggests we use
the gerund the modal verb shoot or the
bare infinitive which is the infinitive
without - what about alpha repeat after
me
she offered to help him with the
homework he offered to give me a ride so
after the verb offer we use the
infinitive with to
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