Making Suggestions Accepting Suggestions Rejecting suggestions

· You could (might) · That’s a good/nice/ · I tried that, but …

join the speech wonderful, idea/ · Thanks, but that
contest suggestion. won’t work/help
· If I were you, I · Thank you/Thanks. because …
would take care this · I’ll do/try that. · I don’t want to/can’t
dog. · Why didn’t I think of do that because …
· Why don’t you go to that? · That’s a good idea,
the doctor? · I think you’re right. but …
· Why don’t you come
to my house and
borrow my
umbrella?
· What/How about
going to the
veterinarian?

Requesting Accepting Requests Refusing Requests

· Would you mind · Sure, I’d be · I’d loved to, but …
passing me the salt, glad/happy to … · It sounds great, but
please? · Of course/Certainly. · I’m/sorry, but …
· Could you please take · No problem. · Sorry to say that …
me to the dentist? · Sure. Just a
· Can you tell me what moment.
happened?
· Will/Would you
come to my birthday
party?
· Please tell me the
story.
· You could (might) …
· I suggest/
recommend that you.
· You really
should/ought to …
· I strongly advise/
urge you to …
· You’d better …
·
 Giving Instructions

· You should keep it out of the children’s reach.

· Whatever you do, don’t be nervous.
· Bring that magazine to me.
· Read the text loudly.
· Open page 10 of this book.
· Give me that story book.
· Read this paragraph loudly.
· Write your own story.