Helpful expressions:
Complaints
I don’t like the way my parents keep + V-ing …
My parents are always +V-ing …
My parents believe that …
Giving opinions and advice
I think you should / ought to
I don’t think you should / ought to …
In my opinion, you should / shouldn’t …
If I were you, I would / wouldn’t …
You’d better …
You shouldn’t / ought not to …
Why don’t you …
Example:
Student A: What kind of conflicts do you get into with your parents?
Student B: Well, I don’t like the way my mum keeps telling me what to do all the time. What should I do?
Student A: I think you should talk to her and explain how you feel. You should also show her that you are responsible and mature.
Student B: Thanks, I’ll try. How about you and your parents?
Student A: My dad is always comparing me with Lan, the girl living next door. He says that Lan is more studious than me, and helps her parents with the household chores.
Student B: Perhaps you should make friends with Lan if your parents like her!
