Suggestions with How about, Shall we and Why don't we

Learn simple ways to suggest ideas and reply to your friends when planning a fun class party!

👩‍🏫 For Teachers:

Read the 4 rule cards with the class and check the example sentences (5 mins).

Let students complete the 12 activity cards individually and review the answers together (7 mins).

🎒 For Learners:

First, read the simple rule cards and look carefully at the underlined words.

Next, complete the 12 practice items from top to bottom and test your knowledge!

Use How about with a thing or an -ing action to make a suggestion. Never put to after it!

Use Shall we with a simple verb to suggest an idea for everyone. Do not add to or -ing!

Use Why don't we with a simple verb to suggest a group activity. Always use don't with we, never doesn't!

Say Good idea! or Yes, let's! when you like it. Say No, let's not. when you do not, then give a new idea!

Snacks & Drinks

"How about red candy and sweet jelly for the table?"

Music & Fun

"Shall we play the party playlist now?"

Table Setup

"Why don't we buy a nice tablecloth and some soda?"

Party Theme

"Shall we choose a fun theme for our party?"

Decorations

"How about blowing a trumpet and hanging a colorful streamer?"