WHAT PIECES OF ADVICE WOULD

YOU GIVE TO YOUR YOUNGER SELF?

 SHOULD
Should + Verb (base form of infinitive)

Should is a modal verb.

You should go now (do not say: You should to go now.)

HOW CAN WE USE “SHOULD”?
 To give advice, a recommendation or
a suggestion

•Does your tooth still hurt? You should make an appointment

with the dentist.

•I think you should study for the test so that you don't fail.

•Your hair is too long. You should get a haircut.

•You really should go to the new restaurant on Main Street.

Expresses an obligation that is not as
strong as Must.
• Passengers should check in at least 2 hours before
departure time.

• You should never lie to your doctor.

• You should pay more attention in class.

• You should be at work before 9.

Expresses that a situation is likely in
the future (prediction)
• They should win the game because they are a much better
team.

• I posted the cheque yesterday so it should arrive this week.

• It should be fine tomorrow.

 SHOULDN'T
We use shouldn't to advise not to do something, usually because it
is bad or wrong to do.

• You shouldn't throw your litter onto the street.

• We shouldn't leave without saying goodbye.
• He shouldn't play with those wires if he doesn't know what he is
doing.
• Are you tired? You shouldn't work so much.
• You shouldn't talk like that to your grandmother.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THE NEAR (OR FAR) FUTURE?
 BE GOING TO + INFINITIVE
1. To tell about future plans and intentions.

• My sister’s going to adopt a child.

• Are you going to buy a new car or a second-hand one?
• I’m not going to go to New York tomorow. The meeting is cancelled.

2. To tell about predictions.

• Barcelona are going to win. They’re playing really well.
• Look at those black clouds. I think it’s going to rain.
 PRESENT CONTINIOUS: BE + VERB + -ING

• going to shows that you have made a decision.

We’re going to get married next year.

• the present continuous emphasizes that you have made the arrangements.
We’re getting married on October 12th. (= we’ve booked the church, etc.)

We often use the present continuous with verbs relating to travel arrangements, e.g. go, come. Arrive,
leave, etc.
I’m going to Paris tomorrow and coming back on Tuesday.
Would you like to eat out tomorrow?