How to make suggestions...

Let’s ………….

Why don’t we ………?

Shall we …………………?

How about …………….?

Eg.:

Let’s celebrate with a party.

Why don’t we celebrate with a party?

Shall we celebrate with a party?

How about celebrating with a party?

Agreeing with a suggestion:

That sounds great.

Let’s do that.

It’s OK with me.

That would be lovely/great.

I don’t mind. (Nem bánom.)

Disagreeing:

I don’t think it’s a good idea.

Let’s not.

I suppose we could, but…. (Akár lehetne is, de..)

I’d rather………. (Én inkább…..)

What about ………… instead. (instead – helyette)

Dialogue:

Mary: It is John birthday next week. Let’s celebrate with a party.

Joe: Let’s not. John’s not really keen on surprise parties. But how about going to his favourite restaurant?

Mary: Let’s do that. Shall we buy a birthday cake?

Joe: I suppose we could but he is on a diet. Why don’t we buy just some small presents.

Mary: I don’t mind. Shall we book a table in the restaurant?

Joe: Yes, that’s a good idea. Let’s call them.

Mary: I’d rather call them tomorrow after inviting the others, too.

Joe: It’s OK with me.