Good vs Bad Advice: Free ESL Activity for Practicing Modal Verbs (Must, Have to, Should)
Modal verbs are not just “grammar points.” They express necessity and advice – things we all use in real communication. By focusing on practical use, you help students engage with real-life problems rather than memorizing structures.
The Good/Bad Advice for Life activity gets students practicing must, have to, and should while giving advice for everyday challenges like stress, cooking disasters, and procrastination.
Teaching Tip: Keep Explanations Simple
Give students plain functions:
- Should → advice
- Must → strong necessity
- Don’t have to → no obligation
Then reinforce them with examples and roleplays.
Activity: Good/Bad Advice for Life
Students respond to 10 everyday problems (e.g., “I’m always late,” “I eat too much junk food”) with good or funny advice using modal verbs.
Free Activity Cards: Good/Bad Advice for Life
Download the printable PDF. For class level B1, 15 minutes.
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At The Lesson Loop we believe in zero-prep teaching. That’s why we prepared ready-to-use activity cards that you can bring straight into your classroom.
This is Part 2 of our Modal Verbs Activity Series. Check out Holiday Survival Guide and Excuse Challenge.
This activity makes grammar feel practical and playful – students love giving advice! Grab the cards, and continue the series with our creative Excuse Challenge.
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