ASKING FOR ADVICE
 What should I do …?
 What should you advise me?
 Would you advise me to …?
 Do you think I should …?
 What would you do in my position?
 What would you do if you were in my
shoes?
 I would appreciate some advice on/
about ..?
 I was wondering if you could help me
out.
 Could I ask for your advice on/about …?
 What would you recommend me?
 Would you recommend me …?
*advise/ recommend me to + inf
*advise/ recommend + gerund (vb + -ing)
ACCEPTING ADVICE
 What/ That’s a good idea!
 That might work.
 It might be a good idea.
 I think I’ll take your advice.
GIVING ADVICE
 What you really need to do is …
 You could …
 Why don’t you …?
 Have you thought of …?
 Have you tried …?
 The best thing you can do is …
 I think you should/ shouldn’t …
 You’d better (not) …
 Well, my advice would be …
 If I were in your position/ shoes I
would/ wouldn’t
 It’s up to you, but I …
 The way I see it, you should…
 I would (not) recommend you …
 I would (not) advise …
REFUSING ADVICE
That’s easier said than done!
I don’t think so.
That’s all very well for you to
say, but …