Transcript Giving advice

Giving advice
Intermediate Lesson 27
Today we are going to learn:
• How to give advice to travellers
• How to use modal verbs
• Vocabulary related to travel
• Can you give me some tips?
To give advice/tips
advice is uncountable, you can say:
I need some advice.
I need a few tips.
To advise on smth = to tell people what you think
they should do
Glossary:
• It’s a big city, how can I get around?
Get around/walk around = to go to different places
• Make sure you are in well-lit and crowded areas.
Well-lit = with enough light
- What about transport? It’s a big city, how can I get
around?
- Well, I’d recommend taking the subway. In movies
you see people taking taxis all the time, but taxis are
actually quite expensive and traffic can be very bad.
- OK, thanks. Is the subway expensive in NY?
- It is. To use it, you need to buy a MetroCard in special
vending machines.
- Is it safe to walk around in NY?
- NY is not the safest city, so make sure you are in well-lit
and crowded areas. Even during the day, you should be
careful with your bag. You have to use your common
sense. Also, people in NY are usually in a hurry, so it is not
a good idea to ask them questions. It’s best to ask a
police officer.
- What should I see if I have some free time?
- You simply must go to Manhattan. You’ll love it!
Well, I’d recommend taking the subway.
To use it, you need to buy a MetroCard.
New York is not the safest city, so make sure you are in well-lit
and crowded areas.
You should be careful with your bag.
You have to use your common sense.
It’s best to ask a police officer.
You simply must go to Manhattan. You’ll love it!
!
Meaning
It’s necessary
It’s a good idea to do it
You need to buy a MetroCard.
Well, I’d recommend taking
the subway.
You have to use your common
sense.
Make sure you are in well-lit
and crowded areas.
You simply must go to
Manhattan.
You should be careful.
It’s best to ask a police officer.
MUST vs. HAVE TO
You must buy a MetroCard or you have to buy a MetroCard?
Have to is less strong, spoken and used to talk about rules.
Must is very common when giving positive advice.
You simply must try local sandwiches!
You really must go and see a musical!
RECOMMEND vs. PROPOSE
I recommend going to Manhattan or I propose going to Manhattan?
Propose means to suggest in a formal or business context.
Commonly, if you propose, you ask someone to marry you.
So be careful and use recommend or suggest instead!
Grammar
+ to do something
+ do something
+ doing something
You need
You simply must
I’d recommend
You have
Make sure you
It’s best
You should
Shouldn’t is the opposite of should.
You shouldn’t carry a lot of cash on you.
Mustn’t is the opposite of must.
You mustn’t smoke here.
But don’t have to is not the opposite of have to.
It means it is not necessary, but you can do it if you want to.
You don’t have to wear a seatbelt, but I always do. It
makes me feel safe.
Practice
Choose the correct verb.
1. You should/must beware of pickpockets during crowded
street performances.
2. You shouldn’t/don't have accept a ride from any
unlicensed taxi.
3. Make sure you/It’s best buy MetroCards from approved
vendors.
Practice
Choose the correct verb.
4. Your mom will be worried. You must/should go home.
5. This excursion is optional, but I’d recommend/it’s best
going there.
6. Make sure you/I propose you cross the road at the light
and use pedestrian crossing zones.
7. You shouldn’t/mustn’t walk hand-in-hand in a busy street.
Task
Write 10 tips for foreigners visiting your
city using the verbs you learned today.
Today we have learned:
• How to give advice to travellers
• How to use modal verbs
• Vocabulary related to travel
Learn more about describing places in Intermediate 25