Intermediate English Grammar (B2) Lesson 25of 25

Had Better

Watch four videos using the phrase "had better" in conversation.

Download the Worksheet / Get the Free Book

Conversation 1

Man: Wow. You sound terrible.
Woman: Yeah, I think I have the flu.
Man: Oh, well, you'd better go home and get some rest.
Woman: I will as soon as I finish this.
Man: No, no, no. You need to stop. It'd be better for all of us.
Woman: I guess you're right. I don't want you to get sick, too.

Conversation 2

Woman: Where's Sally? I need her to sign this.
Man: I think she just left to go home.
Woman: Oh, no. Maybe I can catch her.
Man: Well, you'd better hurry.
Woman: Thanks. I'll try to catch her.
Man: Good luck.

Conversation 3

Man: Well, it's getting late. I'd better get going.
Woman: Okay. Thanks for stopping by.
Man: Oh, it was my pleasure. Thanks for inviting me.
Woman: Any time. So, how are you going home?
Man: I'm thinking of taking the expressway.
Woman: You'd better drive slow then. The fog is bad tonight.
Man: Thanks. Will do.

Conversation 4

Man: Oh, man, this pizza is great.
Woman: Yeah, it is. But how many slices have you had?
Man: I'm not sure. Maybe eight or 10 or 12.
Woman: Yeah, you'd better slow down. You'll get sick.
Man: Yeah, you're right. I'd better take it easy.
Woman: Yeah. And save some for me, will you?

Related articles

Simple Passive

Watch four videos using the simple passive in conversation.

Past Passive

Watch four videos using the past passive in conversation.

Was able to

Watch four videos using the modal "was able to" in conversation.

Was going to

Watch four videos using the modal "was going to" in conversation.

Adverb Placement

Watch four videos showing adverb placement in conversation.
Top Sidebar

Bottom Sidebar