SUGGESTION and RECOMMENDATION (Materi Bahasa Inggris Kelas 8)

Summary

In this lesson, Magdalena from McDonald English teaches viewers about the concepts of suggestions and recommendations. The video covers how to ask for, give, and respond to suggestions using phrases like 'Do you have any suggestions for me?' and 'You should change your attitude.' It also provides an interactive scenario in which a person seeks advice for a stomach ache and receives the suggestion to boil leaves as a remedy. The lesson aims to improve communication skills by teaching how to navigate common everyday situations involving advice and guidance.

Takeaways

• 😀 Suggestion refers to giving advice or ideas, while recommendation is a more formal or strong suggestion.
• 😀 The lesson focuses on learning how to ask for, give, and respond to suggestions in English.
• 😀 Common phrases to ask for suggestions include: 'Do you have any suggestions for me?' and 'Can you give me some advice?'
• 😀 To offer a suggestion, you can say things like: 'You should try this,' or 'Why don’t you do that?'
• 😀 When responding to a suggestion, common responses include: 'Thanks,' 'I’ll try that,' and 'Okay, I will do that.'
• 😀 Example dialogue: A person with a stomach ache asks for advice, receives a suggestion to boil leaves, and agrees to try it.
• 😀 The lesson encourages learners to practice these structures for effective communication in everyday situations.
• 😀 Understanding the difference between giving a suggestion (which is softer) and a recommendation (which is stronger) is key.
• 😀 A suggestion can be made informally, whereas a recommendation often carries more weight or authority.
• 😀 The video ends with a positive closing phrase 'Alhamdulillah, praise be to Allah, Lord of the World,' before signing off.

Q & A

What is the main topic of this lesson?

The main topic of the lesson is learning about suggestions and recommendations in English, including how to ask for, give, and respond to suggestions.

How can you ask someone for suggestions in English?

You can ask for suggestions in English using phrases like: 'Do you have any suggestions for me?', 'Will you give me some suggestions?', or 'Can you give me some advice?'

What is the difference between 'suggestions' and 'recommendations'?

While both involve giving advice, 'suggestions' are usually less direct or less formal, while 'recommendations' are often stronger or more authoritative, suggesting a preferred option.

Can you provide an example of giving a suggestion?

An example of giving a suggestion is: 'You should change your attitude.' This is a piece of advice on how to improve one's behavior.

How can you respond to a suggestion in a conversation?

You can respond to a suggestion by expressing gratitude or seeking further clarification, like: 'Okay, I'll try it. Thanks!' or 'Do you have any other ideas?'

What should you do if a suggestion or recommendation doesn't work for you?

If a suggestion doesn't work, you can ask for other ideas or advice, as seen in the example: 'I took the medicine, but it's not working. Do you have any other ideas?'

How can you ask for advice when you're uncertain about what to do?

You can ask for advice by saying: 'What should I do?' or 'Can you give me some advice?' These are common ways to request help or suggestions.

What is an example of a scenario in which someone asks for advice in this lesson?

An example scenario in the lesson involves someone saying: 'My stomach ache is getting worse. What should I do?' This shows how to ask for advice when facing a problem.

What is the suggested solution for someone with a stomach ache in the lesson?

The suggested solution for a stomach ache in the lesson is to try boiling some leaves, as it is believed to help with the pain.

How does the lesson end?

The lesson ends with the phrase: 'Alhamdulillah, praise be to Allah, Lord of the world. See you in the next video!' This is a traditional sign-off.