Giving Advide
Formulas
You should quit smoking
You ought to quit smoking
You had better quit smoking
If I were you, I would / n’t………….
If I were in your shoes, I would / n’t…………
I don't think you should work so hard.
If I were in your position, I'd work less.
Whatever you do, don't work so hard.
You can use this link to practice the expressions and the vocabulary for advice.
Health
In this link you will find all the vocabulary that you may need. Amazing.
Expressing sympathy
- I am/was deeply/truly sorry to hear about...
- I understand what you're going through right now.
- Thank you very much. I'm deeply moved/touched.
- I was sorry/shocked/upset to hear you didn't win the scholarship.
- I know how disappointed you must feel.
- I appreciate your sympathy/kindness.
- How shocking/awful to hear about
- It's very nice/kind of you to be so concerned
- Too bad you didn't ...
- Thanks for your support. Sometimes things don't go the way we want, do they?
- (Adapted from http://a-free-english-course.blogspot.com.es/2008/01/expressing-sympathy-and-responding.html)
I can’t tell you how sorry I am.
I’m so sorry to hear about that.
I know how it feels.
I’m extremely sorry to hear about it.
I’m sorry. What a bad luck!
I’m terribly sorry.
I’m sorry to hear that.
That’s terrible.
Oh, that’s unfortunate! I’m sorry.
Oh no! I’m ever so sorry.
Oh, bad luck. I’m terribly sorry.
Oh, that’s terrible.
Oh, how upsetting!
Oh, that’s rotten.
Oh, how annoying!
Bad luck! (Comment)
Bad luck, misfortune
He had the bad luck/misfortune…
She was unlucky.
Oh, it’s such a shame! That’s a pity!
That’s a crying shame – it really is!
You must be very upset about it.
You’ll get well soon.
What an awful situation for you!
What bad luck!
When did he die? Was it very sudden?
Did he suffer very much?
Bad luck, Mary. You can always try again.
How terrible for you!
Hard luck, John! I know you had worked so hard for the test.
Reflexive and Reciprocal Pronouns
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Present Perfect Continuous
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