Sometimes, we might understand the opposite of what we are being told, or even express an idea that is the opposite of what we mean.

There are typical ways to create confusion, for example: You should stop eating vs You should continue eating. It may not be confusing to a native speaker, but it is to a learner. Familiarize yourself with typical ways we use to talk about such everyday topics as losing weight.

Say which of these pieces of advice to help Berta slim are good or bad. Write Bueno or Malo:

Pienso que debería ir dos veces a la semana al gimnasio: _________

Está claro que tendrías que dejar de comer tanto:  _________

Me parece que podría coger más el coche y caminar menos: ____________

A mí me parece que debería pasar más tiempo sentada: _____________

Creo que tendría que comer más frutas y menos pasta: _____________