English Speaking Lesson (asking for & giving advice)

Summary

This lesson focuses on improving English speaking skills, specifically how to ask for, give, and respond to advice. The instructor, Maddie from POC English, emphasizes the importance of grammar and vocabulary in speaking. The lesson covers various phrases for seeking and offering advice, such as 'What do you suggest?' and 'Have you thought about...?' It also provides examples of how to react to advice, whether agreeing, being uncertain, or disagreeing politely. The session concludes with practice scenarios where learners are encouraged to offer advice in the comments.

Takeaways

• 😀 The lesson focuses on improving English speaking skills by learning how to ask for, give, and react to advice.
• 🧐 Grammar and vocabulary are essential for improving English speaking skills and should be taken seriously.
• 📚 The lesson begins with a grammar note explaining the difference between 'advice' (noun) and 'advise' (verb).
• 💡 There are two main ways to ask for advice: using 'What do you suggest?' or 'What would you do in this situation?'
• 🤔 When giving advice, common phrases include 'Have you thought about...?' 'How about...?' and 'You might want to consider...'.
• ✅ To react to advice, positive responses include 'That's a good idea!' or 'I hadn't thought of that.'
• ❓ If uncertain about advice, phrases like 'I'm not sure that would work.' or 'Do you really think that's a good idea?' are useful.
• ❌ Polite ways to reject bad advice include 'I don't really like that idea.' or 'That's easier said than done.'
• 🎭 The lesson includes five sample dialogues to illustrate asking for, giving, and reacting to advice.
• ✍️ The lesson encourages active practice by asking viewers to provide advice on three hypothetical scenarios in the comments.

Q & A

What is the main objective of the lesson?

The main objective of the lesson is to improve English speaking skills by learning how to ask for, give, and react to advice.

Why is grammar and vocabulary important for speaking English?

Grammar and vocabulary are crucial to English speaking skills because they provide the foundation for effective communication.

What are the two main ways of asking for advice discussed in the lesson?

The two main ways of asking for advice are using 'What do you...' questions and 'What would you...' questions.

Can you give an example of a 'What do you...' question?

Examples include: 'What do you suggest?' and 'What do you think I should do?'

How is 'What would you...' often pronounced in casual speech?

In casual speech, 'What would you...' is often pronounced as 'What wouldja...' where 'would you' becomes 'wouldja.'

What are some common ways to give advice according to the lesson?

Common ways include asking questions with gerunds like 'Have you thought about...,' using 'It might be a good idea to...,' and saying 'If I were you, I would...'

What is a gerund and how is it used in giving advice?

A gerund is a verb in its -ing form. It is used in sentences like 'Have you tried going to the doctor?' to give advice.

How should you react when someone gives you advice that you like?

You can say things like 'That's a good idea,' 'I hadn't thought of that,' or 'I'll give it a try.'

What can you say if you are unsure about the advice you were given?

You can say, 'I'm not sure about that,' or ask, 'Do you really think that's a good idea?'

What polite phrase can you use if you don't like someone's advice?

A polite way to reject advice is to say, 'I don't really like that idea,' or 'That's easier said than done.'