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I HAVE A
SUGGESTION

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1 Warm up
In pairs, discuss the following questions.

1. If someone was visiting your country, what would you tell them to do?
2. What do you do if you are traveling to another city or country?

2 Focus on vocabulary
Part A: Match the vocabulary to the definitions.

1. advise (v) a. say something is a good idea or possible

2. perhaps (adv.) b. a strong suggestion about what to do in a situation, often

based on experience
3. recommendation (n) c. a strong statement about what you can or cannot do

4. rule (n) d. in a way that shows you think something is a good idea or a
good option to choose
5. suggest (v) e. someone’s thoughts about something based on ideas and
feelings which may not be fact
6. warn (v) f. tell someone what you think is the best thing to do in a
situation
7. opinion (n) g. in a way that means you think something is possible or a
good idea, but you are not 100% sure
8. better (adv.) h. tell someone that something is dangerous or a bad idea

9. may as well do something i. do something because it’s an option, but you aren’t happy or
(idiom) excited about it

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Part B: usage warn/advise/suggest.

In the following sentences, underline the option that is correct.

1. I would suggest that you fly/flying business class as you will be more comfortable.

2. I’d advise you not going/to go into Sophia’s office right now. She’s very busy.

3. I should warn you against talking/talk about politics during your business trip. It’s a very difficult
subject.

4. I suggested him/to him that he buy 500 not 1000. But I don’t know what he decided to do.

5. Sandra warned to him/him not to open the door because it is broken, but he didn’t listen.

6. If you’re traveling to Bangkok, I would definitely advise against to wear/wearing a heavy suit. It’s
very hot there.

Part C: Complete the questions with the vocabulary from Part A. You may have to change the form
of the word.

1. In your , what is the best way to travel for business?

2. What do you follow when doing business in other countries?

3. What would you to people who want to do business in your country?

4. What would you someone about when doing business in your country so they
don’t get into trouble?

5. If you are travelling less than 200 miles on business, is it to go by train or car?
Why?

6. If someone asked you to them about what to go and see in your country, what
would you say?

Now in pairs, answer the questions.

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3 Reading for details

Complete the emails with the vocabulary from Part A. You may have to change the form of the word.

Email A

Hi Andrew,

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I just wanted to say that when you’re booking our hotel for Bangkok, you would do to
get one in the Sukhumvit area. All of our clients are around there and it will be easier to see them. There
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is a lot of traffic in Bangkok, so we don’t want to have to spend a lot of time in taxis. We
stay in a business hotel. Even if it’s more expensive. It will mean there are places to work and we will be
able to get a good breakfast in the morning before we start the day. It’s a relaxed place to do business
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and there aren’t really any I can give you. However, I would dress in a formal style if
I were you. It’s not a good idea to look like a tourist.

Happy to meet if you want to discuss anything.

Claire

Email B

Hi Sylvia,

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Just checking in with you ahead of our trip to Boston next week. It would be my that
we fly out on Saturday so that we have Sunday to prepare for the week. We will both be really tired
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because of the time difference, so that will help us rest before we have to do business.
we should rent a car so we can drive to see our clients, rather than take taxis? It will be cheaper and it
will mean we can drive to this great beach I know in New Hampshire on the second weekend. There’s
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a great restaurant there with fantastic fish dishes. In my , driving around Boston is a
lot easier than driving in New York City. I’m happy to drive if you’re not comfortable with it.

Let me know what you think.

Ruth

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Email C

Hi Darren,

I just wanted to check you’re ready for your trip to the Middle East. I know it’s your first time going
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there. I would you to take a light suit with you and several shirts and ties. It’s cool
inside, but there will be times when you have to go outside and you will get really hot, really quickly.
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I would taking some small gifts for our clients out there. It will really help. Some
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chocolates or sweets are a good idea as long as you keep them cool. I have to you
though, don’t take alcohol. It’s not a good gift there and it might even get you into trouble. If you get
the opportunity to go out into the desert, take it. Many of our clients have farms out there. The sky at
night is amazing away from the light. There are so many stars.

Best of luck,

Anwar

4 Reading comprehension
Read the following statements about the emails and decide if they are true (T) or false (F).

1. Claire thinks it is a good idea for Andrew to stay in the Sukhamvit area of Bangkok.

2. Claire suggests the cheapest hotel to stay in.

3. Ruth thinks that she and Sylvia should travel on Sunday.

4. Ruth thinks that it will be cheaper to take taxis when they are there.

5. Anwar thinks Darren will be too hot all the time on his trip.

6. Anwar makes a suggestion about a good place for Darren to visit.

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5 Making suggestions
Complete the phrases used in the emails.

1. Perhaps we rent a car?

2. If you get the to go out into the desert, it.

3. It would my recommendation that we fly out on Saturday

4. I would dress in a formal style if I you.

5. It’s not a to look like a tourist.

6. I advise you to take a light suit with you

7. I warn you though, don’t take alcohol.

Now use the vocabulary from the phrases to write down four suggestions of what to do in your
country if you go there on business.

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6 Suggestions and rules

Part A: Read the following sentences. In the box next to each one, write either (R) for rule or (S) for
suggestion.

1. Why don’t you travel earlier and give yourself time to rest before the
presentation?
2. If I were you, I would just take one bag with you so you don’t have to
carry too much.
3. You have to take your passport with you when you travel to a foreign
country.
4. You could travel by train, it will be quicker.

5. You ought to take a gift for the clients you are going to meet.

6. You must follow the laws of the country you are visiting.

7. You can rent a car at the airport when you arrive.

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Part B: Now find the mistakes in the following sentences and correct them.

1. You ought to booking travel early to get the best price.

2. You haven’t to take warm clothes to the Middle East.

3. Why you don’t visit the zoo while you are there?

4. You mustn’t use a seatbelt when you’re in a car.

5. You can used your company credit card while you are on the trip.

6. If I weren’t you, I wouldn’t take any alcohol on the plane.

Part C: Rewrite the sentences using the word in brackets so that it means the same thing.

1. I would check that your passport is up to date before flying if I were you. (ought to)

2. You should make sure you take two suits with you on your trip. (would)

3. Why don’t you visit the Eiffel Tower while you’re in Paris? (could)

4. I wouldn’t take any warm clothes if I were you. It will be too hot there. (have)

5. You have to check you have your passport before you leave for the airport. (must)

6. You can borrow my suitcase for your trip if you want. (don’t)

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7 Talking point

In pairs, discuss the following questions.

1. Do you often make suggestions at work? What you do normally make suggestions about?
2. What rules do you have in your company?
3. Where have you traveled for business? What was your opinion of the places you visited?
4. Have you ever had to warn someone about something at work?

8 Extended activity/Homework

Think back to the question in the Warm up about what you would tell someone who was visiting your
country on business. Write an email to a friend or colleague who is visiting your country for the first
time. Make suggestions, give advice and warn them about any problems they could have.

You should:

• Write at least 150 words

• Check your grammar, spelling and punctuation

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TEACHER MATERIALS · PRE-INTERMEDIATE (A2-B1)

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Key

1. Warm up

5 mins.
This gives students a chance to consider giving advice and suggestions without looking specifically at the vocabulary
yet. This theme will be returned to in the extended activity at the end of the lesson giving students a chance to
use the vocabulary and structures they have used in the lesson to improve their answers.

2. Focus on vocabulary

20 mins.
Part A
This presents some key vocabulary that students will encounter in the reading exercise. Ask them to do Part A
unaided, but allow them to use a reference later if needed. Part B looks at the grammatical usage of some of
the key verbs they have used which often presents problems for learners with a focus on accuracy. They then
complete questions with some of the vocabulary which they then can discuss. Circulate and help as needed.

1. → f. 2. → g. 3. → b. 4. → c. 5. → a. 6. → h. 7. → e. 8. → d. 9. → i.
(you would do better to ... better left unsaid)

Part B

1. fly 2. to go 3. talking
4. to him 5. him 6. wearing

Part C

1. opinion 2. rules 3. suggest

4. warn 5. better 6. advise

3. Reading for details

5 mins.
This recycles the vocabulary they have been looking at and gives them a chance to look at the content of the
emails ahead of the comprehension.

Email A

1. better 2. may as well 3. rules

Email B

1. recommendation 2. Perhaps 3. opinion

Email C

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1. advise 2. suggest 3. warn

4. Reading comprehension

5 mins.
This checks that students have understood key areas of the emails. Ask them to underline where they find the
answer.

1. True. ‘... you would do better to get one in the Sukhumvit area.’
2. False. ‘We may as well stay in a business hotel. Even if it’s more expensive.’
3. False. ‘It would be my recommendation that we fly out on Saturday so that we have Sunday to prepare for the
week.’
4. False. ‘Perhaps we should rent a car so we can drive to see our clients, rather than take taxis? It will be cheaper...’
5. False. ‘It’s cool inside, but there will be times when you have to go outside and you will get really hot, really
quickly.’
6. True. ‘If you get the opportunity to go out into the desert, take it. ...The sky at night is amazing away from the
light.’

5. Making suggestions

5 mins.
This returns to the emails for useful phrases for making suggestions and then asks students to use those phrases
to personalise them.

1. should 2. opportunity ≀ take 3. be

4. were 5. good idea 6. would
7. have to

6. Suggestions and rules

10 mins.
Part A
This builds on the work done on suggestions by looking at some modal verbs and structures for suggestions and
rules. This assumes students have encountered these modal verbs previously and provides further practice with
a focus on accuracy. You may want to make sure students understand that ‘have to’ and ‘must’ are used for rules
and insistent suggestions whereas the other verbs and structures can be followed or not.
Answers:
Rules → 3, 5, 6; Suggestions → 1, 2, 4, 7

Part B

1. You ought to book...

2. You don’t have to ...
3. Why don’t you visit ...
4. You must use a seatbelt ...
5. You can use your company credit card...
6. If I were you, I wouldn’t take ...

Part C

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1. You ought to check your passport is up to date before flying.

2. If I were you, I would take two suits with you on your trip.
3. You could visit the Eiffel Tower while you’re in Paris.
4. You don’t have to take any warm clothes. It will be too hot there.
5. You must check you have your passport before you leave for the airport.
6. Why don’t you borrow my suitcase for the trip?

7. Talking point

10 mins.
Ask students to discuss the questions in pairs or small groups. Circulate and hep as needed.

8. Extended activity/Homework

30 mins.
This gives students an opportunity to return to the ideas they had at the beginning of the lesson and use the
vocabulary and structures they have learned in the class to improve their suggestions, advice and warnings. Ask
them to plan, write and edit their emails. Be sure to give them feedback on their work.

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