Learning English Grammar Life advice
Nov 18, 2025
Discover the art of giving advice through engaging examples! The hosts share their best life tips while exploring the grammar of 'try.' Learn when to use 'try to' versus 'try + -ing,' with insights from various guests. Hear a memorable story about waiting for the next train that highlights the value of patience. A fun practice game helps reinforce the grammar in practical scenarios. Wrap up with a recap of the key rules for using 'try' effectively!
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Choose Enjoyable Activities
- Try to focus on activities you know you'll enjoy to increase the chance you'll stick with them.
- Try not to compare yourself to others and concentrate on what you want to do.
Try + To Vs Try + -ing
- Use try + to for attempting hard tasks you might fail at and try + -ing for testing or seeing what happens.
- Try and is an informal spoken alternative to try to, not recommended for formal writing.
Dad's Train-Commute Rule
- Neil recounts his dad's commuting advice: never run for a train, wait for the next one instead.
- His dad used try waiting to suggest seeing how waiting changes your stress and day.