Making suggestions

Making suggestions

Update: 2026-02-243
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Do you know how to make suggestions in English? Learn how to use 'let's', 'might I suggest', 'got to' and the past continuous to make suggestions sound more polite. Listen to Neil and Becca make suggestions for a new programme, and Phil, Pippa and grammar guru Georgie walk you through the language.

As always, find a free worksheet, quiz and transcript here:
✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/learning-english-grammar/260224

And discover the NEW series of Office English. Topics covering small talk, organising meetings and rules. Find it here:
✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english, or search 'Learning English for Work' in your podcast app.

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