Advice is a suggestion about what someone should do in a particular situation.
We ask for or seek advice when we ask for help or suggestions.
We give advice when we tell someone what we think they should do.
| Asking for Advice | Giving Advice |
|---|---|
| What should I do? What do you advise me to do? Can you give me some advice? What would you do if you were me? Do you think I should…? Could you help me? Do you have any advice for me? Examples I have an exam next week. What should I do? My friend is angry with me. What would you do if you were me? I want to improve my English. Can you give me some advice? | You should… You shouldn’t … If I were you, I would… Why don’t you…? You ought to… It is a good idea to… You had better… I advise you to… Examples You should study harder. You shouldn’t waste your time. If I were you, I would revise every day. Why don’t you join an English club? You ought to respect your teachers. I advise you to read more books. |
