This document provides a lesson on giving recommendations in English. It teaches how to use modal verbs like "must", "should", and "could" to make recommendations of different strengths. It also covers giving negative recommendations using "mustn't", "shouldn't", and "don't have to". There are exercises for practicing recommendations for travel, activities in one's city, and advice for friends. The document emphasizes grammar rules for modal verbs and "have to", including formation of questions and third-person singular.

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Grammar & Structure
Giving
Recommendations
Level B1
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Giving Recommendations Outline
Content
In this lesson you will learn how to give recommendations in English.
Learning Outcomes
• Learn various modal verbs to give recommendations.
• Learn to give negative and question recommendations.
• Create recommendations for many situations.

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Exercises
Speaking
I‘m going on vacation to London
Short
What do you recommend I see
and do there?
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List some things to do when on holiday in London.

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Please note
We use these modal verbs to give
recommendations
Grammar
Must
Should
Could
To give a strong recommendation
To give a suggestion
To give an option
You must try the new brunch restaurant.
You should walk with us.
You could eat less.

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Please note
Grammar
We also use ‘have to’ in a similar way to a
modal verb to express obligation. It is not a
modal verb and behaves like normal verbs.
You have to see the baby!
Have To
To give a strong
recommendation

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Exercises
Speaking
Make three recommendations of things to
see and do in your city using the modal verbs
and “have to“
Have to, must, should, could
Example:
You have to visit the road when it’s closed on
Sundays and you can ride a bicycle on it.
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Please note
Grammar
To create the negative, we use ”not.”
Contractions are often used.
Mustn’t
Don’t Have To
Shouldn’t
To strongly recommend against
To say something isn’t necessary
To gently warn against.
You mustn’t stay there for less than a week.
You don’t have to get me something.
You shouldn’t walk there alone.

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Please note
Grammar
When making a negative statement, “not“
comes after the verb.
Normal Verbs: I drive -----> I don’t drive
Modal Verbs: I should -----> I shouldn’t
You must -----> You mustn’t

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Exercises
Speaking
Make three sentences in the negative about
your city and what NOT to do.
Have to, must, should, could
Example:
You shouldn’t rent a car! The public transportation is
great.
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Please note
Grammar
Modal verbs remain the same for all persons.
Do not add ’s’ for the 3rd person singular.
When using the third person singular (he/she/it) do
not add an ‘s’.
Normal Verbs: I walk -----> She walks
Modal Verbs: I should -----> She should
I must -----> She must

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Please note
Grammar
When making questions, invert the modal verb
and the subject
Modal Verbs: Must you go?
Should I leave?

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Please note
Grammar
Modal verbs are always followed by a verb in
its base form.
Modal Verbs: I should go.
I must eat something.
You could take the train.

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Please note
Grammar
Remember that “have to“ is not a modal verb.
The third person singular form changes.
You have to go there! ----> He has to go there!
Use ‘don’t’ to make a negative statement.
You don’t have to speak the language.
Use ‘do’ when making questions.
Do you have to pay to park your car?
Example:

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Exercises
Speaking
Write any three recommendations you have
for friends.
1) _________________________
2) __________________________
3) _________________________

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Exercises
Speaking
Sofia is visiting your country. Tell her three things
she has to do using “have to“
1) _________________________
2) __________________________
3) _________________________

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Exercises
Speaking
Determine if the sentence is correct or
incorrect.
1) I should starting school.
2) Maria musts go there first.
3) Steve doesn’t have to pay.
4) Giovanni not must enter.
5) You mustn’t go there at night.

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Exercises
Speaking
This party is getting crazy. Give some
recommendations on how to control it.
You all mustn’t
You all don’t have to
He shouldn’t

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Exercises
Speaking
You are going to your teacher‘s country. Ask
for some recommendations of what to see
and do on your trip.
What should I do?

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Exercises
Speaking
Ask a partner for some recommendations
Example:
A) What should I do later?
B) You could watch a movie or take a nap.
A) Yes, brilliant!

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Exercises
Speaking
Give some advice!
1) You should ______ more often.
2) You have to have ___________.
3) You must __________ everyday.
4) You shouldn’t buy _____________.

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Exercises
Writing
What are three things you don‘t have to do?
Ex. I don’t have to work on Sundays!
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Exercises
Speaking
She has many emotions! Give her some
recommendations.

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