650+ English Phrases for Everyday Speaking: Phrases for Beginner and Intermediate English Learners

Asking about a problem
What’s wrong?
What’s the matter?
Problem
I am __________.
Giving Advice
You should ____________.
If I were you, I would __________.
Maybe you should ____________.
Examples of problems and advice:
Problem: I am cold.
Advice: You should put a sweater on.
Problem: I have a headache
Advice: Maybe you should take some medicine.
Problem: I am sick.
Advice: If I were you, I would go to the doctor.
Problem: I failed my math exam.
Advice: If I were you, I would ask the professor if you can take it again.
Additional Resources:
Video: 
How to Give Advice
Video: 
Learn to Give Advice
Video: 
Should, Ought to, Had Better (Advanced)

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Making Plans/Making Excuses
Everyone has to make plans; whether it is to go to a meeting or out to eat. Below you will learn some
common phrases for making plans with someone and making excuses.
Ask:
Do you want to ___________?
Would you like to __________?
Can you please ___________?