Use should, shouldn't, advice, recommend accurately in context
Read and discuss a topic-specific article at A2 level
Practise speaking fluently on giving advice
Complete written exercises with vocabulary in context
Teaching Notes
Warm-up: allow 8-10 min, let personal answers develop
Article: read together or have students read silently first
Vocabulary match: good for pair work
Speaking: encourage full sentences, not one-word answers
Exit questions: 5-min closer, no prep needed
Timing Guide
Warm-up: 8 min
Article + comprehension: 12 min
Vocabulary + match: 10 min
Exercises: 10 min
Speaking + discussion: 15 min
Exit + recap: 5 min
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A2 · Lesson 13 · Giving Advice
Should and Shouldn't
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Getting started
Warm-Up Questions
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Read & Understand
Article
Should and Shouldn't
Tips for new employees: You should arrive on time for your first week - first impressions matter. You should introduce yourself to your team and ask questions. You shouldn't wait for people to come to you. You should confirm meeting times by email. If you make a mistake, you should apologise and learn from it. You shouldn't be afraid to ask for help. You should avoid checking your personal phone in meetings. Most importantly, you should be yourself!
💡 Did you know? 'Should' comes from Old English 'scyldan' meaning 'to be obliged'. English speakers softened it over centuries into advice rather than obligation!
Topic: Giving Advice
Key words
Vocabulary
01
should
used to give advice or recommendations
02
shouldn't
used to say something is not a good idea
03
advice
recommendations about what to do
04
recommend
to suggest something as a good option
05
mistake
something done wrong
06
avoid
to stay away from or not do something
07
improve
to get better at something
08
prepare
to get ready for something
09
apologise
to say sorry
010
confirm
to make sure something is agreed or correct
Match the Words
Click a word on the left, then click its definition on the right.
should
shouldn't
advice
recommend
mistake
avoid
improve
prepare
apologise
confirm
to get ready for something
to suggest something as a good option
recommendations about what to do
to say sorry
to stay away from or not do something
to get better at something
to make sure something is agreed or correct
something done wrong
used to give advice or recommendations
used to say something is not a good idea
Say it right
Pronunciation
should
SHO-uld
shouldn't
SHO-uld-n't
advice
ADV-ice
recommend
REC-omm-end
mistake
MIS-take
avoid
AV-oid
Read & Discuss
Short Dialogue
A:
Hi! Can I ask you about should?
B:
Of course! I think should is very important.
A:
What about shouldn't? Do you use it often?
B:
Yes, I do. Shouldn't helps me a lot at work.
A:
And advice? Is that difficult for you?
B:
Sometimes. But I practise every day.
A:
That is great. What is your advice?
B:
Just be consistent. Small steps every day!
Comprehension
What does person A ask about first?
How does person B feel about shouldn't?
What is person B's advice at the end?
Practice
Exercises
Gap Fill
Complete each sentence using vocabulary from today's lesson.
1. You send a follow-up email.
2. You send emails late at night.
3. Can I give you some ?
4. I you speak to HR.
5. Everyone makes s.
Error Correction
Find and correct the mistake in each sentence.
She is know a lot about should.
We was discussing shouldn't yesterday.
He don't have enough advice.
They have spoke about recommend before.
Speaking practice
Speaking Prompts
Discuss with your partner
Give three pieces of advice to someone starting a new job.
What shouldn't people do in your workplace?
What should someone do to improve their English quickly?
Summarise today's topic in 3 sentences using vocabulary from this lesson.
Grammar focus: Should/Shouldn't + base verb (no 'to'): You should prepare. You shouldn't wait. ... — can you give an example?
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