Grammar fix
useful advice
helpful tip
information or suggestions that help someone solve a problem or make a good decision.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- My teacher gave me some useful advice before the exam.daily life
- In my opinion, parents can offer useful advice to teenagers about making important life choices.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: useful advice (about/on something); give/receive useful advice
WrongShe gave me some useful advices.
RightShe gave me some useful advice.
'Advice' is uncountable — no 'advices'; for one item say 'a piece of advice'.
Patternuseful advice (about/on something); give/receive useful advice
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
Natural; 'imparted beneficial counsel' is archaic/formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
useful advicegivesomehandypiece of
Don't confuse it
‘Useful advice’ is stronger than just ‘advice’—it means the advice actually helps.