Pre-Intermediate Level >> Conversation Materials/Surveys/Pairwork Activities >> Students move around the class asking their classmates for advice on some problems they have. To practice "should" and "shouldn't".
Advice Mingle Activity
Give two or three to each student.
The type of dialogue you should be aiming for is as follows:
A: Hello Davide, can you give me some advice? My cat is very fat.
B: Oh, I think you should put it on a diet. I also have a problem. My hair is too dry. What should I do?
A: You should change your shampoo. And I think you should ask your hairdresser for advice.
B: OK, thank you. Bye.
Afterwards, have some feedback on who gave the best advice to different problems.
| My ex-girlfriend invited me to the cinema for tomorrow night. | My boss doesn't want to give me a pay rise. |
| I haven't studied for my exam next week. | I want to improve my English conversation. |
| I want to go to the best restaurant in town. | I lost my best friend's telephone. |
| I need to find $50 by tonight. | It's my mother's birthday tomorrow and I don't know what gift to get. |
| I can't sleep very well at night. | I feel tired all day. |
| I have terrible backache. | There's nothing on TV tonight. |
| My computer doesn't work anymore. | When our teacher speaks, I don't understand very well. |
| I am too intelligent for this class. | My bedroom is very cold at night. |
