Archive for February, 2015

Making suggestions

February 22nd, 2015 in English for children

To suggest that you and the person you are talking to can do something use the phrase Why don’t we…?

  • Why don’t we get that car repaired?
  • Why don’t we give them their dues?
  • Why don’t we do something about that letter from the tax people?
  • Why don’t we buy some new furniture?
  • Why don’t we postpone the meeting?
  • Why don’t we seek expert advice?
  • Why don’t we buy some flowers for mom?
  • Why don’t we play a game of chess?
  • Why don’t we make another attempt?

To suggest that somebody should do something, use Why don’t you…?

  • Why don’t you apply for that job?
  • Why don’t you tell her that you love her?
  • Why don’t you go on a diet?
  • Why don’t you consult a doctor?
  • Why don’t you discuss your problems with your boss?

Another way of making suggestions to your friends and people at work is to use the phrase We could…

  • We could hold a party in our farmhouse.
  • We could ask Ram to join us.
  • We could consult a specialist.
  • We could ask them to help.
  • We could meet at the restaurant.
  • We could go for a walk.
  • We could watch a movie.

If you want to do something with your friends or people you work with, use Let’s…

  • Let’s invite our friends.
  • Let’s stay a bit longer.
  • Let’s eat out tonight.
  • Let’s go for a walk.

Use Shall we…? to make a suggestion and see if other people agree with you.

  • Shall we order a pizza?
  • Shall we invite them to our party?
  • Shall we go for a drive?