Making Suggestions: Using Should, Ought to, and May

Learn how to make professional suggestions in English using modal verbs like should, ought to, and may.

Expressing suggestions in English can be done effectively by using modal verbs. This video focuses on how to use "should", "ought to", and "may" to make your suggestions sound professional and polite. 

"Should" is used to give strong recommendations or advice. Example: "I think we should make this a priority for this month.".

"Ought to" is similar to "should" but slightly more formal, indicating duty or correctness. Example: "We ought to give new clients a gift from the company.".

"May" is used to suggest a possibility or option in a more tentative or polite manner. Example: "We may want to consider looking for another engineer.".

With these modal verbs, you’ll be able to make suggestions more effectively and professionally. Keep practicing these structures to enhance your English communication skills and make your recommendations sound confident and appropriate.