1. Starter Activity:
Assam lost his wallet; his credit
cards, money driving license, family
photos and discount cards.
You will work as a small group and
discuss what he should do,
What he could do,
What he might do,
If you were him you might....
If I was in his place I would....
2. Modal Verbs:
For asking and giving advice
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3. What is a modal verb?
(In terms of asking or giving advice)
• A modal verb (used for advice)
means to suggest an action or
to show something is necessary
to do.
• Give some examples...
• What could you
say?
4. Asking For and Giving Advice
Useful Phrases
Asking for Advice
What do you think I should do
(about…)?
What should I do (about…)?
What would you do (about…)?
What would you suggest (I do) (I
should do about…)?
Can/Could you give me some advice
(about…)?
5. Giving Advice
• I think you should/could...
• Why don't you ...?
• If I were you, I would ...
• Maybe you should ...
• I suggest you ...
• How about (verb+ing....)?
• You might try (verb+ing...)
• I would advise you to ...
• My advice would be to ...
• It might be a good idea to ...
6. Ask Anita; share your problems with me
Read the problem page and
match the caption to the letter:
• I’M AFRAID I’LL LOSE HIM. _____
• SHE WANTS A BABY. __________
• WILL HE EVER CHANGE? _________
• SHE CAN’T STOP SHOPPING. ___________
