Lesson 9 Title: Discussing Problems and Solutions
Subtitle: Lesson 9
Presented by: Fatima
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Today, we’ll focus on discussing problems and solutions.

Grammar Focus:
Modals of obligation and advice (should, must, have to)

Vocabulary:
Common problems (health, work, relationships) and solutions

Practice:
Giving advice and suggesting solutions

Modals of Obligation and Advice

Should ◦ Ought to:
Giving advice
You should eat healthier.

Must ◦ Have to:
Expressing strong obligation
You must finish the report by Friday.

Mustn’t ◦ Don’t have to:
Expressing prohibition and lack of necessity
You mustn’t smoke here.
You don’t have to come early.

Common Problems and Solutions

Health:
Headache ◦ stress ◦ lack of sleep ◦ poor diet

Work:
Deadlines ◦ overtime ◦ difficult colleagues

Relationships:
Misunderstandings ◦ lack of communication ◦ jealousy

Giving Advice and Suggesting Solutions

Respond to the problems below with advice or a solution

1. I’ve been feeling stressed at work.

2. My friend and I had a big argument.

3. I haven’t been sleeping well lately.

4. I have a deadline tomorrow, but I’m not finished.

Speaking Practice:
Share a problem you’re dealing with and ask for advice from your partner

Homework:
Write about two problems you’ve faced and the solutions you found. Use modals of obligation and advice in your writing

Homework Example:

Last month, I was feeling stressed at work because of tight deadlines. I realized I must manage my time better, so I started making a daily schedule. It helped a lot. Another problem I faced was a lack of sleep. I decided I should avoid using my phone before bed, and now I sleep much better.