Daily Basis English Course

Introduction

Read the problem sentences and think of good advice.

I have a bad headache.

My friend is very tired after work.

I have an English test tomorrow.

When someone has a problem, we can give simple advice with should or shouldn't.

Choose the best advice.

1. I have a bad headache.

You should rest.You should buy a jacket.You should move house.

2. My friend is very tired after work.

She should sleep early.She should eat a bus.She should learn Japanese today.

3. I have an English test tomorrow.

You should study tonight.You should forget your book.You should skip school forever.

Score: 0 out of 3

Presentation

Eric: I don't feel very well today.

Laura: What's wrong?

Eric: I have a sore throat and a headache.

Laura: You should drink water and rest.

Eric: Should I go to work?

Laura: No, you shouldn't. You should stay home today.

Eric: Maybe I should see a doctor too.

Laura: Yes, that's a good idea.

Language Focus

We use should and shouldn't to give advice or recommendations.

Usamos should e shouldn't para dar conselhos ou recomendações.

Advice: You should rest.
Negative advice: You shouldn't work today.
Question: Should I see a doctor?
Response: Yes, you should. / No, you shouldn't.

Pronunciation + Form

After should and shouldn't, we use the base verb: should rest, should drink, should go.

Problems

headache

sore throat

tired

Good Advice

You should rest.

You should drink water.

You should see a doctor.

Negative Advice

You shouldn't work today.

You shouldn't stay up late.

You shouldn't ignore the problem.

Practice

1. You

rest if you have a headache.

2. You shouldn't

if you feel very sick.

3. You should

more water.

4. Should I

a doctor?

5. You shouldn't stay up

before an exam.

Score: 0 out of 5

Production

Work with a partner. Read a problem and give one or two pieces of advice.

I have an exam tomorrow.
I'm very stressed at work.
I don't sleep enough.
I want to improve my English.