Theory 01

Expressing Making suggestions adalah ungkapan yang digunakan untuk memberi saran
kepada orang lain/ Suggestions dapat digunakan dalam bentuk solutions, saran, rencana dan
idea. Misalnya teman anda sedang dalam masalah tidak bisa mata pelajaran bahasa Inggris
maka anda dapat menyarankannya untuk mengikuti kursus bahasa inggris. Ada sejumlah
ekspresi yang bisa kita gunakan untuk membuat saran (Making Suggestion) seperti: I think
we should use wireless keyboard, How about some lunch?, Let’s make a curry tonight, Why
don’t you come to my house. Pada postingan kali ini saya akan berbagi tentang berbagai
macam expression yang bisa digunakan untuk memberi saran, menolak dan menerima saran.
Untuk setiap situasi tersebut saya juga akan membagikan beberapa dialogue yang bisa
digunakan sebagai acuan dalam memahami penggunaan expression tersebut.
 Making suggestions:
I think we should + infinitive
I think we should use wireless keyboard.
I think we should install new operating system.
I think we should buy new web cam, because this one is broken.

Let`s + infinitive
Let`s find another server.
Let`s try this new video player.
Let`s go to the market and buy new computer equipment.

Supporting suggestions
That`s good idea.
Yeah, why not?
I`d love to.

Not supporting suggestions

Sorry, I don`t think that`s a good antivirus to you.
I don`t like your idea because it will not work on the Windows 7.
Well, I`d rather work in Photoshop than in Paint.
I`m afraid that you'll have to restart your computer.

Making a different suggestion

Why don`t we use Google Chrome instead?
How about installing Linux instead?
I think we should use iTunes instead.
I advise you to search that in Google.

 Ask a questions:
What about + -ing
What about using this new version of Skype?
What about cleaning your recycle bin?
What about choosing this new theme for your desktop?

Shall we + infinitive
Shall we install this new antivirus program?
Shall we call the support department?
 Shall we backup our data?
Why don`t we + infinitive
Why don`t we sell this computer and buy a new laptop?
Why don't we replace this monitor with a bigger one?
Why don't we start a new livestream?

Example:
Jack: Why do you look confused?
Bamz: I want to buy a new motorcycle.
Jack: That's a nice idea.
Bamz: Should I buy the vixion or byson?
Jack: I think you should buy the vixion.
Bamz: Why is that?
Jack: Because I'd like to borrow it.
Bamz: Why don't you give Jane a call?
Jack: Good idea. I haven't seen her for awhile.
Bamz: Maybe you should ask her out.
Jack: Hmmm. I'll think about it.

Theory 02
Expressions of giving suggestions

Expresi dibawah ini sering digunakan untuk membuat saran

Let's ………
Why don't we ………
We could ………
What about ………
How about ………
I suggest that ………
You might want to change ………
I think ………
I don't think ………
Example of using Suggestions in sentences

- Let's go to the library.

- Let's go to movies.
- Why don't you do your homework before going out?
- We could eat at home today.
- What about eating at the new place?
- How about going to Sam's place first?
- I suggest that we call it a day.
- You need to change your sleeping habits.
- I think you should go and meet her.
- I think we should do it this way.
Would you like to … ?
Would you mind going to the city centre ?
What do you think about going to the swimming pool ?
Let’s go to the swimming pool!
Responding Suggestions

Yes, it’s a great idea.

I agree.
It sounds great.
Yes, let’s do that/it.
Super! OK! All right!
Responding and declining suggestions examples

1. Let’s watch football at the stadium

Accepting : yes, Let’s go
Declining : No, thank you I have other schedule, I must clean the house now
2. Why you don’t have breakfast before go to school ?
Accepting : that is a good idea
Declining : I think I will be late, so I will have a breakfast at school
3. How about go to the movie ?
Accepting : O. K it is sound great
Declining : No, I do not have money to buy the ticket
4. I think you should do your homework now

Accepting : yes, you are right

Declining; take it easy my friend, I still have so much time
Contoh Dialogue giving suggestions

Fina : Morning Ayu, My best friend, you look bad today, what happened to you?
AYu : oh, it is only a little problems.
FIna : please, tell me, maybe I can give the solutions
AYu : Ok. I feel sad because I do not have money to pay for the college tuitions, I have used
my money to buy a new motorcycle
FIna : Oh. You Should tell your parents if you have no money. I think they will help you.
Ayu : I do not think so, it only will make something worse.
Fina : You can lend money from someone.
Ayu : That’s good idea.