Unit 2: Advice

Introduction to Unit 2

This unit is about asking for and giving advice and suggestions.

NOW GO TO THE FIRST SECTION: Dialogue

Dialogue

Read the following dialogue between a student, Elizabeth and her teacher, Mr. Jones. Elizabeth is asking Mr. Jones for some advice on how to manage her school studies and her other work outside of school.

Elizabeth : Hello, Mr. Jones. Mr. Jones : Hello, Elizabeth. How are you? Elizabeth : Not very well. Mr. Jones: I’m sorry to hear that. Are you okay? Elizabeth: Yes, ...

Vocabulary

Now let’s look at some of the words and phrases from the conversation in more detail.

“I’m sorry to hear that” is a phrase used as a reply when someone tells you something bad or sad, to show them that you are sorry about it, for ...

Comprehension Questions

Now go back and read the conversation again, and try to answer the following questions about it. After, discuss your answers with a friend.

Why is Elizabeth not very well? (1 mark) Why does Elizabeth not have enough time? (1 mark) When does Elizabeth do her housework? (1 mark) When does Elizabeth do her ...

Grammar

The following grammar points are about questions for asking for and giving advice and about telling someone to do something. Try the accompanying exercises to practise them.

Questions for asking for and giving advice: There are several different questions forms used in English to ask for and to give advice. To ask for advice, common questions include: ...

Writing

Practise your written English by answering one of the following writing activities. Try to use new vocabulary and grammar from this unit, and practise reading it out loud – this is a great way to spot mistakes. You could also swap your piece of writing with a friend to correct it. To help you, there are a few ideas of phrases you could use under each question.

Write a short conversation between a parent and child. The child is asking the parent for advice about what to do at the weekend. Useful vocabulary: What do you think ...