B1 Lesson 12: Modals of Advice + Any & Some

WARM UP

Think about helping and giving advice.

• Do you usually ask someone for advice when you have a problem?
• Is there anything you think people should do more often?
• Do you know anyone who gives good advice?
• Is there somewhere you go when you need to relax?
• What healthy habits do people ought to develop?

Answer in full sentences.

VOCABULARY – SOME / ANY WORDS

• anyone – cualquiera / alguien
Example: Does anyone know the answer?

• anything – cualquier cosa / algo
Example: I didn’t eat anything this morning.

• anywhere – cualquier lugar
Example: You can sit anywhere you like.

• any time – en cualquier momento
Example: You can call me any time.

• someone – alguien
Example: Someone left a bag on the table.

• something – algo
Example: I need to tell you something important.

• somewhere – algún lugar
Example: Let’s go somewhere quiet.

• some time – algún tiempo / bastante tiempo
Example: We spent some time talking after class.

Say each word out loud.
Think about situations where you use these expressions.

GRAMMAR – ADVICE

We use these expressions to give advice.

• should
• shouldn’t
• ought to
• oughtn’t to

Using SHOULD

• Use should for advice or recommendations.

Examples

• You should get more sleep.
• People should spend less time online.
• You should talk to someone about the problem.

Using SHOULDN’T

• Use shouldn’t for negative advice.

Examples

• You shouldn’t worry too much.
• People shouldn’t use their phones at bedtime.
• You shouldn’t believe everything anyone says online.

Using OUGHT TO

• Ought to has a similar meaning to should, but sounds slightly more formal.

Examples

• You ought to exercise more often.
• We ought to help someone in need.
• People ought to spend some time relaxing every day.

Using OUGHTN’T TO

• Use oughtn’t to for strong negative advice.

Examples

• You oughtn’t to ignore health problems.
• People oughtn’t to waste food.
• You oughtn’t to go anywhere dangerous alone.

DIALOGUE – ASKING FOR ADVICE

Anna: I can’t concentrate these days.

Mark: You should take a break from your phone.

Anna: Maybe. I spend too much time on digital devices.

Mark: You ought to get more sleep too.

Anna: You’re right. I also need somewhere quiet to relax.

Mark: And you shouldn’t check your smartphone before bedtime.

Read again and practise.

SHORT ARTICLE

These days, many people spend too much time online and don’t relax properly. Experts say people should reduce their screen time and spend some time away from digital devices. If someone feels stressed or anxious, they ought to speak to a friend or family member. People also shouldn’t stay awake using smartphones late at night because poor sleep can affect their mood and ability to concentrate. If you need help, you can ask anyone you trust for advice or go somewhere peaceful to relax.

Read the article twice. Focus on the advice expressions.

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Giving advice

• You should rest more.
• You shouldn’t worry too much.
• You ought to sleep earlier.
• You oughtn’t to spend so much time online.

Using some / any words

• Someone called you earlier.
• I don’t need anything right now.
• We can go somewhere quiet.
• You can contact me any time.

Full sentence model

• People ought to spend some time relaxing because stress affects their health.

PERSONAL QUESTIONS

Answer in full sentences.

• Who do you usually ask for advice?
• Is there someone you trust completely?
• What should people do to stay healthy?
• What shouldn’t people do before bedtime?
• What activities do you think people ought to try at least once?
• Is there anything you want to improve in your life?
• Can you study anywhere, or do you need a quiet place?
• Where do you usually go when you need somewhere peaceful?
• What bad habits do people oughtn’t to have?
• Do you spend some time relaxing every day?

HOMEWORK (WRITE & RECORD)

Writing

Write 8 sentences:

• 2 sentences with should
• 2 sentences with shouldn’t
• 2 sentences with ought to
• 2 sentences with oughtn’t to

Use at least 8 vocabulary words from the lesson.

Recording

Read your sentences aloud clearly.
Focus on pronunciation and natural stress when giving advice.