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Welcome to the second series of Youth Speak (Youth Speak II), the hottest on line show in Hong Kong. You can learn English as spoken by teenagers all over the world. For the first series, click here

Episode 1 - Fashion Advice

Naz thinks her boyfriend, John, dresses like a 'dork'. Watch the video and find out how Gal Pal, who knows everything about teen fashions, helps him look cool. How would you help John if you were Gal Pal?

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Youth Speak II Episode 1 - Fashion Advice

Blue - the language Green - the words & phrases you learn in the episode.

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Target language - Giving advice

Six phrases introduced

How about... ing...?

Why don't you...?

I wouldn't... if I were you.

You shouldn't...

Why not...?

Maybe you could...

Phrases

Examples

Explanation

Target language - Giving advice

Here are six useful phrases for when you give someone advice.

They have similar meanings and are all common.

They are mostly used informally, with people you know.

You are giving a suggestion when you use them but not telling someone what to do.

Phrases

Examples

Explanation

Example sentence

How about watching 'The Incredibles'? I've heard it's fun.

Why don't you go home?

I wouldn't go there if I were you, It's not a safe place.

You shouldn't interrupt me when I'm talking.

Why not come with us? It'll be fun.

Maybe you could buy him a DVD. He loves films.

Phrases

Examples

Explanation

Voting -
Who was your favourite character in this episode?


David (the X-Game manager)	Gal Pal

John	Naz

Questions -
Refer to the 'Notes' of this episode (on the screen above) and answer these questions.
(i) Which phrases are not parts of questions?

	a) 3&4		b) 1,2, &5
	c)3,4, &6		d) All of them

(ii) How many phrases are followed by a verb in the 'ing' form?

	a) 1		b) 2
	c) 3		d) 4

(iii) Which phrases are followed by verbs?

	a) 1&2		b) 3&4
	c) 1-4		d) All of them

Feedback:

the show that's funny ending...	Yuri 2008-09-14
fashion 1.I like John's new look becanse he new look is better than his old look and i don't feel his look is like a dork. 2.I go dating with my boyfriend.I will wear slim-fit, V-neck and boots. 3.I will wear T-shirt,shorts and trainers because this look is very confortable. vivia	WaI WaI 2008-03-21