[BEST LESSONS] - Should, Could, or Would?

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  The difference between should, could, and would is difficult for many English learners.

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  A lot of people write emails asking me this question.

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  And today's lesson will help you understand when to use each one.

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  Use should and shouldn't for advice.

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  Here are some examples of using should and shouldn't to ask for and to give advice and suggestions.

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  If your friend says, I've had a really bad headache for the past week, you can give her some advice.

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  That's not good.

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  You should go to the doctor.

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  Let's imagine your son says to you, I want to make more friends, but I don't know how.

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  Then you can answer with some advice, using should and shouldn't.

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  First of all, you shouldn't spend so much time on the computer.

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  You should go out and join a club or start playing a sport instead.

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  We can also use should to ask for advice.

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  For example, I had a fight with my best friend.

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  What should I do?

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