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✓ ”I would also suggest ....”
✓ ”Why don’t we ...?”
✓ ”Would it help if we ...?”
Accepting suggestions and ✓ ”That sounds like a great idea.”
solutions ✓ ”Great. I think that will work.”
✓ ”Brilliant! That’s a great idea.”
✓ ”I guess that will work well.”
✓ ”That’s great. Why don’t I think about that before!”
Rejecting suggestions and ✓ ”I am not too sure about that.”
solutions ✓ ”I don’t think that will help much.”
✓ ”I am not keen on that idea.”
✓ ”No, I don’t think so.”
✓ ”Your suggestion is good, but ....”

Let’s get some practice!
Complete the conversation below using expressions of giving and responding to suggestions. Choose the
options from the expressions in the box. Write the letter in the provided space.
a) It would be better if you e) I am not too sure about that.
b) That’s great. Why don’t I think about that before! f) I don’t think that will help much.
c) Have you considered g) Do you think it would work if
d) I guess that will work well. h) Have you thought about

Anna : Hey Zidan, do you have a moment? I’m really overwhelmed with my coursework and could use
some advice.
Zidan : Of course. What is going on?
Anna : I’m having trouble keeping up with my classes and assignments. No matter how much I study, I still
feel like I’m falling behind.
Zidan : That sounds stressful. 1) ___________creating a weekly study plan? It might help you organize your
time more effectively.
Anna : 2) ___________. I’m not very good at sticking to a schedule. I usually end up ignoring it after
a couple of days.
Zidan : That’s understandable. In that case, 3) ___________ breaking tasks into smaller chunks?
Sometimes short, focused sessions are easier to manage.
Anna : 4) ___________. That sounds more doable. I could try working in 30-minute blocks.
Zidan : Exactly. And 5) ___________ also attend some of the tutoring sessions the university offers.
Anna : To be honest, 6) ___________. I already understand the material—it’s more about managing the
workload.
Zidan : Fair enough. 7) ___________ you speak with your professors? They might be able to offer some
flexibility or advice.
Anna : 8) ___________. I’ve been hesitant, but maybe I should reach out to them after all.
Zidan : Definitely. Most professors are willing to help if they know what’s going on.

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