useful advice — helpful tip
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
information or suggestions that help someone solve a problem or make a good decision.
Say it like a native
Textbook She imparted some highly beneficial counsel.
Native She gave me some useful advice.
Natural; 'imparted beneficial counsel' is archaic/formal.
Pattern: useful advice (about/on something); give/receive useful advice
In use
- 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
Common mistake
✗ She gave me some useful advices.
✓ She gave me some useful advice.
'Advice' is uncountable — no 'advices'; for one item say 'a piece of advice'.
Common collocations
useful advice— give, some, handy, piece of
Don't confuse it
‘Useful advice’ is stronger than just ‘advice’—it means the advice actually helps.