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5c A POST ASKING FOR OR GIVING ADVICE

Set phrases • I have a problem and I’d like your advice. • What do you think?
commonly used in • I hope you can help me with a problem. • I feel helpless/terrible.
a post asking for • I need your advice because I don’t know what to do. • I’m anxiously waiting for your reply.
advice: • What should I do? • I look forward to hearing from you.

• I hope my advice will help you. • How/What about...?
Set phrases • In my opinion, you should(n’t) / ’d better... • Why don’t you...?
commonly used
in a post giving • I advise you to... • I hope everything goes well.
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advice: • Here are some tips to help you deal with your problem. • There’s no need to panic.
• One thing you can do is... • Good luck!

6e A FILM REVIEW
Expressions/Phrases commonly used in a film review:

• It’s a comedy / an action film / a thriller, etc. • The music is fantastic/awful, etc.
• ... stars in this film. • The special effects are amazing/spectacular/excellent/
• ... is the leading actor/actress. (un)realistic, etc.
• ... plays / has the leading role. • The ending is surprising/exciting, etc.
• The role of... is played by... • The acting is excellent/horrible, etc.
• It was directed by... • Overall, I found the film exciting/boring, etc.
• The film is set in... • I definitely recommend it.
• The film is about / based on... • It’s a great film for action-lovers / horror fans, etc.
• The film is action-packed / hilarious/interesting/boring/ • It’s (only) suitable for children/adults.
violent/long/scary, etc. • It’s (not) worth seeing.

8e AN INFORMAL EMAIL

Use some of the phrases/expressions in your email to:

I just want to let you know that I...
I’d like to invite you to... It was nice of you to invite me but...
I’m writing to invite you to... refuse an I’d like to come but... Maybe some other time.
invite I’m afraid I can’t make it because...
How about coming to...? invitation
Would you like to come to...? I’m sorry but I have to...
I hope you can make it to... Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make it.

I’m writing to thank you for the invitation. How about...?
How could I say no? Why don’t we...?
I’m really looking forward to it. What do you think about...?
accept an I’d love to come. make What if we...?
invitation Thanks for inviting me. arrangements We can/could...
Sounds great/brilliant/perfect! Let’s...
That would be great. I think it would be a good idea to...
I just love the idea of... There is a nice... where we/you can go...

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