3. SUGGESTIONS
– Suggestions is used when someone faces a problem and he/ she ask for a piece
of advice from us. To help people find solution, we make suggestionabout what
they might to.
– Suggestion (kata benda) yang berarti saran, suggest (kata kerja) yang berarti
menyarankan.
– Advice (kata benda) yang berarti nasihat, advise (kata kerja) yang berarti
menasihati.
– Keduanya (baik suggestion/advice) bisa menggunakan ungkapan yang sama
dalam meminta, memberi, menerima ataupun menolak saran/nasihat tersebut.
4. ASKING FOR
SUGGESTION/ADVICE
– I have a problem. I need your advice.
– What do you suggest?
– Do you have any suggestions?
– What should I do?
– If you were me, what would you do?
– What’s your advice?
– Please tell me what to do.
– What ought I to do?
5. GIVING
SUGGESTION/ADVICE
– Let’s go to the library.
– Let’s go to movies.
– Why don’t you do your homework
before leaving?
– We could eat at home today.
– What about eating at the new
place?
– How about going to Sam’s place
first?
–I suggest that we can call it a day
– You need to change your sleeping
habits.
– I think you should go see him.
– I think we have to do it this way.
– Would you like to … ?
– do you want to go downtown ?
– Would do you think about going to
the pool ?
– g pool! Let’s go to the swimming
6. GIVING
SUGGESTION/ADVICE
– I would like to suggest you that …
– It’s better for you to …
– My advice is …
– My suggestion is …
– You should + verb 1
– If I were you, I would …
– You had better + verb 1
– Why don’t you + verb 1 … ?
– How about + verb-ing …?
– I think you should …
– I advise you to …
– Try to …
– You ought to + verb 1
7. GIVING
SUGGESTION/ADVICE
- Let's go to the library.
- Why don't you do your homework
before going out?
- We could eat at home today.
- What about eating at the new place?
- How about going to Sam's place
first?
- I suggest that we call it a day.
- I think we should do it this way.
- You need to change your sleeping
habits.
- I think you should go and meet her.
Would you like to … ?
- Would you mind going to the city
Centre ?
- What do you think about going to
the swimming pool ?
– Let’s go to the swimming pool!
8. ACCEPTING
SUGGESTION/ADVICE
– That’s good idea. I will do it.
– I’ll try. Thank you.
– Sure, I can do it.
– Yeah, you’re right.
– Why didn’t I think of that?
– That’s the best one, I’ll try that.
– – Yes, it’s a great idea.
– I agree.
– It sounds great.
– Yes, let’s do that/it.
– Super! OK! All right!
9. REFUSING /DECLINING
SUGGESTION/ADVICE
– I can’t do that.
– I’m afraid I can’t.
– Could you give me another way?
– I think it can’t solve my problem.
– I’m not sure.
– How about other suggestions?
– I don’t think I can.
10. Examples of Dialogue
Dialogue 1
– Fina : Morning Ayu, My friend, you look bad today, what happened to you?
– AYu : oh, thats just a small problems.
– FIna : please, tell me, maybe I can provide a solutions
– AYu : Ok. I feel sad because I don have money to pay for tuitions, I h use my money
to buy a new motorcycle
– FIna : Oh. You must tell your parents if you have no money. I think they will help you.
– Ayu : I don,t think so, it wil only make things worse.
– Fina : You can lend money from someone.
– Ayu : That’s good idea.
11. Examples of Dialogue
Dialog 2
– I think I need to improve my English. What do you suggest me to do?
– It's better for you to take an English course. The best one is at Padjajaran street
– I've thought about that but I'm not sure I can't take that course. It's really far from
my home.
– How about taking an online course?
– Wow, that sounds good. Please tell me what to do.
– You should visit kelasbahasainggris.com then enroll online course. This website
also provides various English lessons. You can visit this website whenever you want.
– Sure. I'll try soon. Thank you so much.
12. Examples of Dialogue
Dialog 3
– Have you checked the update from Mr. Dennis?
– No, I haven't. I feel under the weather. What's new?
– It's about a new task. Ouch, try to drink more water then take a rest. I hope
you'll be better soon.
– Yeah, sure. Thank you so much
13. Contoh percakapan menolak dan
menanggapi saran
1. Let’s watch football at the stadium
Accepting : yes, Let’s go
Declining : No, thank you I have other schedule, I have to clean the house now
2. Why don’t you have breakfast before going to school ?
Accepting : that is a good idea
Declining : I thought I will be late, so I will have a breakfast at school
3. How about go to the movie ?
Accepting : O. K it is sound great
Declining : No, I dont have money to buy a ticket
4. I think you have to do your homework now
Accepting : yes, you are right
Declining; calm down my friend, I still have so much time