Clear, Strong Suggestions and Recommendations - How to Use Verbs of Suggestion in American English

Want to give clear, strong suggestions and recommendations that sound tactful and polite? Learn how to use verbs of suggestion and adjectives of importance in American English to encourage people to take action.

Direct commands are generally used for urgent situations or emergencies, by certain authority figures, and in casual, relaxed settings. On the other hand, verbs of suggestion emphasize the importance of your recommendation and urge the other person to take action, but they sound more diplomatic, rather than demanding.

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0:00 Introduction
0:52 Understanding Direct Commands
2:22 Give Clear, Strong Suggestions Politely
4:19 Let's Practice with Examples
9:15 Verbs of Suggestion and Adjectives of Importance

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