Espresso English Podcast Episode 2, Difference Between Should, Could, and Would.
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Let's get started with today's lesson.
Between should, could, and would is difficult for many English learners.
A lot of people write emails asking me this question, and today's lesson will help you understand when to use each one.
Use should and shouldn't for advice.
Here are some examples of using should and shouldn't to ask for and to give advice and suggestions.
If your friend says, I've had a really bad headache for the past week, you can give her some advice.
That's not good.
You should go to the doctor.
Let's imagine your son says to you, I want to make more friends, but I don't know how.
Then you can answer with some advice, using should and shouldn't.
First of all, you shouldn't spend so much time on the computer.
You should go out and join a club or start playing a sport instead.
We can also use should to ask for advice.
For example, I had a fight with my best friend.
What should I do?