Expressions:
Asking for advice:
I've got a bad toothache. What do you suggest?What do you advise me to do?What should I do?What ought I to do? What's your advice?If you were me what would you do? Giving advice:If I were you, I would go to the dentist. Why don't you go to the dentist's? You'd better brush your teeth regularly. You ought to/should avoid eating sweets. If you take my advice, you'll go to the dentist. It might be a good idea to brush your teeth on a regular basis. I advise you to brush your teeth on a regular basis. Have you thought about seeing a dentist? Declining to give advice:I don't know what to advise, I'm afraid. I wish I could suggest something, but I can't. I wish I could help. I'm afraid I can't really help you. Things to remember about asking for and giving advice: 1. "Advise" is a verb.
Example:"I advise you to learn English. You will undoubtedly need it in your higher studies"
2. "Advice" is a noun.
Example:"My father gave me this piece of advice when I was young: never give up"
3. "Ought to" has nearly the same meaning as "should". The only difference is that "ought to " refers to a moral or external obligation but "should" is more of an advice.
Example:"You ought to stop smoking."
"You should stop smoking."
4. "You'd better" is the short form of "you had better"
Example:"You'd better see a doctor!" = "You had better see the doctor"
Examples: Study the dialogue:Student: I'm terrible at English and I think I should do something about it. What do you advise me to do?
Teacher: I think you should try this website. It's a fantastic website for beginners.
Student: I've heard about it, but what do you think I should start with?
Teacher: You'd better start with the lessons. Then, try the exercises.