Lesson Content
Warm-Up Question:
What do you advise friends to do if they are in a bad mood? Explain.
Listening in Context:
Last week, my friend asked me what to do about a tricky situation at work. I tried to advise her carefully, giving the best advice I could. I hope she found my advice helpful!
Definitions:
Advice (noun): A suggestion or recommendation about what someone should do.
– My teacher gave me great advice about studying for exams.
– He asked for my advice on buying a new car.
Advise (verb): To give someone a recommendation or suggestion.
– I would advise you to take notes during the lecture.
– The doctor advised her to rest for a few days.
How to Remember Which Is Which:
- Advice = noun → Think: “a piece of advice.”
- Advise = verb → Think: “I advise you to…”
- Trick: Advice has a C like counsel, which is a noun. Advise ends in -se, like use, which is an action.
“I always try to advise my friends carefully because good advice can really help.”
Let’s Practice:
Teacher Resources: Grammar Infographic
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