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Lesson 55 — Should, need to, must

Give advice at the strength you mean, from a suggestion to an instruction.

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Level B1 General English

Lesson 55

You can offer advice, ask a favour, or make a suggestion with the other person's situation in mind.

相手の都合を考えたうえで、助言や頼みごと、提案を角の立たない形で伝えられる。

Phrase of the day今日のフレーズ

You should probably mention it before the meeting.

会議より先に、ひと言入れておくのがよさそうです。

Situation場面

A colleague deciding whether to raise something with a manager.

上司に相談すべきか迷っている同僚と話しています。

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Takeaway

Should suggests, need to requires, must instructs. Default to should.