Understanding Advice and Travel Tips

The video lesson from twominuteenglish.com explains the difference between 'advice' and 'advise'. 'Advice' is a noun meaning a recommendation, while 'advise' is a verb meaning to suggest or recommend a solution. The lesson provides examples of how to use these words correctly, emphasizing that 'advice' is uncountable. It also covers how to ask for advice and includes a practical dialogue about seeking advice for a trip to the Himalayas. The lesson concludes with a summary and additional examples to reinforce understanding.

What is the main focus of the lesson introduced at the beginning?

• Different types of English lessons.

• The importance of learning English.

• How to travel to the Himalayas.

• The difference between 'advice' and 'advise'.

Which of the following is a noun?

• Advice

• Advices

• Advise

• Advising

What is the correct verb form to use when suggesting a solution?

• Advising

• Advise

• Advices

• Advice

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'advise'?

• He advices me often.

• She gave me a good advise.

• Can you advise me on this matter?

• I need an advise.

How should 'advice' be quantified?

• A piece of advice

• An advice

• Two advices

• Advices

What is a common way to ask for advice?

• What do you think?

• What should I do?

• Can you help me?

• Is this correct?

Which phrase is NOT a way to ask for advice?

• What do you recommend?

• What should I do?

• Can you advise me?

• Is this your advice?

What advice does Sam give for the Himalaya trip?

• To pack lightly.

• To read the traveler's guide carefully.

• To avoid the trip.

• To travel alone.

Where can you find the traveler's guide to the Himalayas?

• Online.

• At the library.

• In a bookstore.

• Sam can give it to you.

What is the first thing Sam advises for the trip?

• To listen carefully to the guides.

• To pack warm clothes.

• To take a camera.

• To learn the local language.