How to Make Suggestions in English

These are three great ways to make suggestions:

1) Why don’t we / you / I + base form of the verb*

Examples:

• Why don’t we go out for pizza?

• Why don’t I drive you to the airport on Friday?

• Why don’t we got out to dinner on Saturday?

• Why don’t you call the movie theater to see what time the show starts?

* Note: The base form of the verb is the verb without any endings. Examples of verbs in the base form are: run, eat, play, go, find

2) How about + -ing form of the verb

Examples:

• How about going sailing this weekend?

• How about inviting the Smiths over for a barbeque?

• How about studying some French before our trip to Paris?

• How about getting Chinese takeout for dinner?

3) Let’s + base form of the verb

Examples:

• Let’s brainstorm ideas for new products.

• Let’s work on the project tomorrow.

• Let’s wait and see how the weather is before making our plans.

• Let’s get tickets to a Broadway play.
• Let’s take a walk on the beach.