Speak Better English with Harry Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 566
Dec 17, 2025
Discover how to offer advice in everyday English with natural phrases. Learn to navigate positive and negative responses, from polite acceptance to sharp rejections. Explore expressions like 'If I were you' and practical suggestions using 'How about...'. Understand how tone impacts meaning and why confidence matters in conversations. Perfect for enhancing workplace communication or preparing for English exams, this discussion promises to elevate your speaking skills.
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Use Conditional Phrases To Give Advice
- Use 'If I were you' or 'If I were in your shoes' to give polite conditional advice.
- Follow with 'I'd' or 'I would' plus the base verb to state the recommended action.
Suggest Options With 'Have You Ever...'
- Use 'Have you ever thought of/about' followed by -ing to suggest options gently.
- Use 'Have you ever considered' similarly, usually with the -ing form for activities.
Give Recommendations With 'I Would...'
- Use 'If I had that problem, I would...' followed by the base verb to state likely actions.
- Follow 'I would' with the bare infinitive (go, talk, seek) for clear recommendations.