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使用“Let's”提出建议

想和大家一起做点什么?用 "Let's« 就对了!它能帮你友好又直接地提出集体建议和共同行动。结构超 »简单«,用起来 »方便« 又 »自然"!

Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'Let's' followed by a base verb to suggest an activity for you and someone else to do together.

  • Use 'Let's' + base verb for affirmative suggestions: 'Let's dance!'
  • Use 'Let's not' + base verb for negative suggestions: 'Let's not wait.'
  • Never use 'to' or '-ing' after 'Let's': 'Let's go' (not 'Let's to go').
Let's + 🏃‍♂️ (Base Verb) + ! / .

Overview

你有没有在群聊里遇到过大家决定不了是吃披萨还是墨西哥玉米饼(tacos)的情况?你想成为那个英雄。你想主动(zhǔdòng)出击。这时候 let's 就派上用场了。在英语里,它简直是终极的社交润滑剂(rùnhuájì)。它能把一个无聊的‘我想要’变成一个激动人心的‘我们做’。它很有包容性(bāoróngxìng)、很友好,而且用起来超级简单。不管你是给朋友发信息讨论去刷Netflix,还是在Zoom休息时建议去买杯咖啡,这个用法都是你的好帮手。

How This Grammar Works

本质(běnzhì)上说,let's 是一个缩写。它结合(jiéhé)动词(dòngcí) let宾格(bīngé)代词(dàicí) us。不过,在现代英语中,我们几乎从不说 let us,除非你是在一部奇幻小说里扮演角色,或者是在大教堂里当牧师(mùshī)。在日常生活中,我们总是用 let's
你基本上是在说,“我建议我们一起做这件事。”它能提升(tíshēng)气氛(qìfēn)。听起来比‘你必须去’或‘我要去’好多了。它能创造一种共同(gòngtóng)体验(tǐyàn)。可以把它想象成语法里的‘多人模式’。你是在邀请别人加入你的计划。如果他们同意了,你们俩就是一队的了。

Formation Pattern

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let's 提建议,可能是你今天在英语里做的最简单的一件事了。它遵循一个非常严格又简单的规则(guīzé)。按以下步骤来:
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以神奇的 let's 开头。
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加上动词的原形 (没有 to,没有 -ing,也没有 -ed)。
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加上你想法的其余部分。
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Form | Example | Translation
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--- | --- | ---
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Let's + Verb | Let's go | Lass uns gehen / Vamos
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Let's + Verb | Let's eat | Lass uns essen / Vamos a comer
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Let's not + Verb | Let's not stay | Lass uns nicht bleiben / No nos quedemos
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要把它变成否定(fǒudìng)形式,你只需在 let's 后面加上 not
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例子: Let's not + order + sushi again.
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注意:这里没有 dodoes。就一个简单的 not。简单到感觉像是在作弊。

When To Use It

无论什么时候你想推动一个群体(qúntǐ)向前,都可以用它。
  • 社交时:Let's grab a drink after class.’
  • 玩游戏时:Let's rush the middle lane!’
  • 工作时:Let's touch base on Monday.’ (这是每个人最喜欢的公司套话,对吧?)
  • 自言自语时: 有时候我们拖延(tuōyán)的时候甚至会对自己用。‘好吧,let's start this essay.’
它非常适合用在Instagram的图说里,比如在一张森林的照片上配文 ‘Let's get lost’。或者在TikTok评论里说 ‘Let's goooo!’ 来表达兴奋。它填补(tiánbǔ)了命令和问题之间的空白(kòngbái)

Common Mistakes

虽然它很简单,但还是有几个你可能会掉进去的陷阱(xiànjǐng)
  • to 的陷阱: 你可能会想说 Let's to go。这是绝对不行的。动词必须是‘裸’的。不允许加 to
  • -ing 的陷阱: 避免说 Let's going。这听起来像是你卡在一个循环里了。保持简单:Let's go
  • 撇号: 人们经常忘了那个小小的 '。如果你写 lets,你是在说一只猫 lets (让) 它的主人睡懒觉。提建议时要用 let's
  • 双重否定: 有些人会尝试说 Let's don't go。虽然你可能在一些非常口语化的方言或歌曲里听到过,但为了你的A2考试和清晰的日常交流,还是坚持用 Let's not go 吧。

Contrast With Similar Patterns

还有其他提建议的方式,选对一个能让你听起来更地道。

1. Why don't we...?: 这个说法更委婉(wěiwǎn)一些。它是一个问题。Let's 则是一个更自信的提议。

2. How about [verb]-ing?: 这个非常适合用于头脑风暴(tóunǎofēngbào)。‘How about ordering pizza?’

3. Shall we?: 这个非常正式。如果你想给伴侣的父母留下好印象,或者你身处一部古装剧里,可以用这个。

4. Would you like to...?: 这个很有礼貌,并且侧重(cèzhòng)于对方的意愿。Let's 则侧重于集体活动。

Quick FAQ

Q

我可以只对一个人用 let's 吗?

可以!它对两个人或两百个人都适用。

Q

在工作场合用可以吗?

完全可以。它让你听起来像个有团队精神的队员,而不是一个爱发号施令(ài fāhàoshīlìng)的经理。

Q

如果我想要非常正式呢?

Let us。不过要小心哦,别人可能会以为你在找你的皇冠或魔法棒。

Q

我该如何回应一个 let's 的建议?

‘Yes, let's!’ 或者 ‘I'd rather not’ 或者 ‘Good idea!’

Q

Let's go! 一定是在提建议吗?

不总是!当你最喜欢的球队进球后,它也是一种非常常见的表达‘我太兴奋了!’或‘干得漂亮!’的方式。

Forming Suggestions with Let's

Type Structure Example Verb Result
Affirmative
Let's + Base Verb
go
Let's go!
Negative
Let's not + Base Verb
stay
Let's not stay.
With Tag
Let's + Base Verb + , shall we?
start
Let's start, shall we?
Formal
Let us + Base Verb
pray
Let us pray.
Self-Talk
Let's + see/think
see
Let's see...
Emphatic
Let's just + Base Verb
do
Let's just do it.

Contractions and Variations

Full Form Contraction Usage Context
Let us
Let's
Standard everyday use
Let us not
Let's not
Standard negative use
Do not let us
Don't let's
Rare/Old-fashioned/British

Meanings

A contraction of 'let us,' used to make a proposal or suggestion that includes the speaker and the listener(s).

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Inclusive Suggestion

Proposing an action for the whole group to perform together.

“Let's watch a movie tonight.”

“Let's go to the beach this weekend.”

2

Instructional/Polite Command

A way for a leader or teacher to give a command that sounds like a shared activity.

“Let's open our books to page 42.”

“Let's be quiet while the baby is sleeping.”

3

Self-Encouragement

The speaker talking to themselves to initiate an action.

“Let's see... where did I leave my keys?”

“Let's get to work!”

4

Formal Invitation

Using the full 'Let us' for high-stakes or ceremonial suggestions.

“Let us pray.”

“Let us consider the consequences of this decision.”

Reference Table

Reference table for 使用“Let's”提出建议
类型 结构 例子 意思
积极建议
Let's + 动词原形
Let's go for a walk.
我建议我们去散步。
否定建议
Let's not + 动词原形
Let's not wait too long.
我建议我们不要等太久。
寻求同意 (非正式)
Let's + 动词原形, shall we?
Let's grab a coffee, shall we?
我建议我们去喝咖啡,好吗?
寻求同意 (一般)
Let's + 动词原形, okay?
Let's finish this task, okay?
我建议我们完成这个任务,好吗?
常见错误
❌ Let's + to + 动词
❌ Let's to eat.
错误:“Let's” 后面不能加 “to”。
常见错误
❌ Let's + -ing 动词
❌ Let's studying.
错误:只能用动词原形。

正式程度

正式
Let us begin the proceedings.

Let us begin the proceedings. (Professional/Social)

中性
Let's start the meeting.

Let's start the meeting. (Professional/Social)

非正式
Let's get going.

Let's get going. (Professional/Social)

俚语
Let's get this show on the road.

Let's get this show on the road. (Professional/Social)

用 “Let's” 提建议

Let's

核心结构

  • Let's + 动词原形 总是使用动词最简单的形式。

肯定建议

  • Let's go! 建议大家一起行动。
  • Let's eat pizza. 提议一项共同活动。

否定建议

  • Let's not forget. 建议避免某个行动。
  • Let's not wait. 提议不要做某事。

主要用途

  • 集体活动 和朋友计划有趣的活动。
  • 共同决定 一起决定一个行动。

提出建议的方式

Let's...
Let's go to the park. 非正式,直接,包含说话者和听者。
Let's not argue. 否定形式,友好,包容。
Why don't we...?
Why don't we go to the park? 稍微委婉,更像是征求意见。
Why don't we try a new place? 常用于提出新想法或替代方案。
How about...?
How about going to the park? 后面跟 -ing 形式或名词短语,很开放。
How about pizza tonight? 非常灵活,可以建议行动或事物。
Shall we...?
Shall we go to the park? 更正式或传统,寻求同意。
Shall we begin? 常用于启动一个正式流程。

决定是否使用 “Let's”

1

你想建议一项活动吗?

YES
进入下一步。
NO
使用其他句型(例如,'I want to...','Can you...?')。
2

这个建议包括你和至少一个其他人吗?

YES
进入下一步。
NO
使用 'I'm going to...','You should...' 等。
3

语境通常是非正式或友好的吗?

YES
使用 'Let's + 动词原形'。
NO
在正式场合考虑使用 'Shall we...?' 或 'I propose that we...'。

“Let's” 的闪光点

🎉

社交计划

  • Let's grab coffee.
  • Let's watch a movie.
  • Let's go out tonight.
📚

工作/学习

  • Let's start the meeting.
  • Let's review the notes.
  • Let's take a break.
💡

解决问题

  • Let's think of a solution.
  • Let's not give up.
  • Let's try a new method.
🛒

日常决定

  • Let's order takeout.
  • Let's clean the apartment.
  • Let's walk instead.

按水平分级的例句

1

Let's play!

Let's play!

2

Let's go home.

Let's go home.

3

Let's eat pizza.

Let's eat pizza.

4

Let's dance.

Let's dance.

1

Let's not watch this movie.

Let's not watch this movie.

2

Let's meet at the station at 5 PM.

Let's meet at the station at 5 PM.

3

Let's buy some milk on the way home.

Let's buy some milk on the way home.

4

Let's not talk about work right now.

Let's not talk about work right now.

1

Let's take a break for ten minutes, shall we?

Let's take a break for ten minutes, shall we?

2

Let's try to finish this project by Friday.

Let's try to finish this project by Friday.

3

Let's see if there are any tickets left.

Let's see if there are any tickets left.

4

Let's not forget to bring the map.

Let's not forget to bring the map.

1

Let's assume that the budget is approved.

Let's assume that the budget is approved.

2

Let's be realistic about our expectations.

Let's be realistic about our expectations.

3

Let's not get bogged down in the details.

Let's not get bogged down in the details.

4

Let's just say it wasn't his best performance.

Let's just say it wasn't his best performance.

1

Let's not lose sight of our primary objective.

Let's not lose sight of our primary objective.

2

Let us examine the evidence more closely.

Let us examine the evidence more closely.

3

Let's not pretend this is an easy situation.

Let's not pretend this is an easy situation.

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Let's leave it at that for today.

Let's leave it at that for today.

1

Let us then proceed with a renewed sense of urgency.

Let us then proceed with a renewed sense of urgency.

2

Let's not, for one moment, believe that this is over.

Let's not, for one moment, believe that this is over.

3

Let's see... if I recall correctly, the event was in 1994.

Let's see... if I recall correctly, the event was in 1994.

4

Let us not go gentle into that good night.

Let us not go gentle into that good night.

容易混淆

Making suggestions with "Let's" 对比 Let's vs. Let me

Learners often confuse the inclusive 'us' with the singular 'me'.

Making suggestions with "Let's" 对比 Let's vs. We should

Both are used for suggestions, but 'We should' is a statement of opinion.

Making suggestions with "Let's" 对比 Let's vs. Why don't we

They are almost identical in meaning but different in grammar.

常见错误

Let's to go to the park.

Let's go to the park.

Do not use 'to' after 'Let's'.

Let's going now.

Let's go now.

Do not use '-ing' after 'Let's'.

Let's we eat.

Let's eat.

The 'us' in 'Let's' already means 'we'.

Let's plays.

Let's play.

Do not add '-s' to the verb, even if you are talking about 'he' or 'she' later.

Let's don't stop.

Let's not stop.

The negative of 'Let's' is 'Let's not'.

Let's no go.

Let's not go.

Use 'not', not 'no'.

Let's us go.

Let's go.

This is redundant because 'Let's' already contains 'us'.

Let's go, will we?

Let's go, shall we?

The standard tag question for 'Let's' is 'shall we?'.

Let us go to the movies! (to a friend)

Let's go to the movies!

'Let us' is too formal for friends and sounds like a plea for permission.

Let's not to forget.

Let's not forget.

Even in the negative, do not use 'to'.

Let's not getting ahead of ourselves.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

Idiomatic expressions still follow the base verb rule.

句型

Let's ___ this weekend.

Let's not ___ because ___.

Let's ___, shall we?

Let's just say that ___.

Real World Usage

Texting friends constant

Let's meet at 8!

Business meetings very common

Let's look at the next slide.

Travel/Tourism common

Let's ask the hotel for a map.

Food delivery apps occasional

Let's order from the new Thai place.

Online gaming constant

Let's attack the base!

Job interviews occasional

Let's discuss my experience in marketing.

💡

简洁明了最重要!

“Let's” 就是要直接!后面别加太多复杂的东西,直接说要做什么就好。比如,"Let's play a game.« (别说 »Let's play a game that is very fun.")
⚠️

小心“to”这个小陷阱!

这是大家最容易犯的错误!“Let's” 后面永远、永远、永远不能加 “to”!记住是 "Let's go«,不是 »Let's to go"。
🎯

加个小尾巴,更礼貌!

想让你的建议听起来更礼貌,或者想确认大家是否同意?可以在句末加上 shall we?okay?。比如:"Let's start, shall we?" 这样听起来大家一起商量,更棒!
🌍

看场合说话哦!

“Let's” 很常用,也很友好。但在非常正式的场合(比如第一次见CEO),你可能需要用 I suggest we... 或者
Would you like to...?
,这样更正式、更得体。
💡

用来鼓励大家也很棒!

“Let's” 不仅仅是提新想法,它还能用来鼓励大家!比如,在比赛快结束时,你可以说 "Let's finish strong!« 或者 »Let's give it our best shot!" 给大家加油打气。

Smart Tips

Imagine the 'to' is a wall blocking your way. Kick it out! Just say 'Let's' and the action.

Let's to start. Let's start.

Add 'shall we?' to the end. It turns a suggestion into a collaborative request.

Let's review the document. Let's review the document, shall we?

Say 'Let's see...' slowly. It's a natural filler that native speakers use all the time.

Uh... I think... the meeting is at 3. Let's see... the meeting is at 3.

Don't use 'don't'. Just put 'not' after 'Let's'.

Let's don't go. Let's not go.

发音

/lɛts/

The 's' sound

The 's' in 'Let's' is unvoiced /s/ because it follows the unvoiced /t/.

L's-go! /lsɡoʊ/

Reduction

In fast speech, 'Let's' can sound like 'L's' or 'T's'.

Falling Intonation

Let's go. ↘

A standard, confident suggestion.

Rising Intonation (with tag)

Let's go, shall we? ↗

A polite request for agreement.

记住它

记忆技巧

LET'S = Leave Everything, Together Start!

视觉联想

Imagine a group of friends standing in a circle. One person puts their hand in the middle and says 'Let's!' and everyone else puts their hands in too. This represents the inclusive, group nature of the word.

Rhyme

Don't say 'to', don't say 'ing', with 'Let's' the base verb is the thing!

Story

A group of explorers is standing at the edge of a jungle. The leader doesn't say 'You go in!' (Imperative) or 'I am going in' (Statement). Instead, she says 'Let's explore!' and they all step forward together. This shows that 'Let's' is about shared adventure.

Word Web

Let'sSuggestionTogetherInclusiveBase VerbNotShall we?

挑战

Look around you right now. Think of three things you could suggest doing with a friend using 'Let's' (e.g., 'Let's drink water', 'Let's open the window'). Say them out loud!

文化笔记

Using 'Let's' is a key way to show 'politeness through inclusion.' It avoids the bossiness of a direct command.

The tag 'shall we?' is very common in the UK to soften suggestions and make them sound more collaborative or sophisticated.

Americans often use 'Let's' followed by 'just' to emphasize that an action is simple or a good solution to a problem.

From the Old English 'lætan' (to allow/leave) and 'us' (the objective form of 'we').

对话开场白

Let's do something fun this weekend! What do you suggest?

I'm so hungry. Let's find a place to eat.

We have a lot of work to do. Let's make a plan.

Let's imagine we won the lottery. What would we do?

日记主题

Write about your dream vacation. Use 'Let's' to suggest activities for you and a friend.
Plan a surprise party for a friend. Write a list of suggestions starting with 'Let's'.
You are a team leader. Write a short email to your team suggesting how to improve your office environment.
Write a dialogue between two people who disagree on what to do on a rainy day. Use 'Let's' and 'Let's not' frequently.

常见错误

Incorrect

正确


Incorrect

正确


Incorrect

正确


Incorrect

正确

Test Yourself

选择正确的形式来完成建议。

It's getting late. Let's ___ home.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: go
在 “Let's” 之后,我们总是使用动词原形,不带 “to” 或 “-ing”。所以,“Let's go” 是正确的。
找出并改正句子中的错误。 Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Let's to meet at the library for our project.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's meet at the library for our project.
“to” 绝不能紧跟在 “Let's” 之后。正确的结构是 “Let's + 动词原形”。
输入正确的英文句子。 翻译

Translate into English: 'No olvidemos comprar leche.'

Answer starts with: ["L...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Let's not forget to buy milk.","Let's not forget buying milk."]
要提出否定建议,使用 “Let's not” 后面跟动词原形。“Forget to buy” 在这里是正确的习语。

Score: /3

练习题

8 exercises
Choose the correct sentence. 多项选择

You want to suggest going to the cinema.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's go to the cinema.
We use 'Let's' + base verb without 'to' or '-ing'.
Complete the negative suggestion.

It's raining. Let's ___ (not / walk) to the park.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: not walk
The negative form is 'Let's not' + base verb.
Find the mistake in this sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

Let's we start the meeting now.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Remove 'we'
'Let's' already includes 'us' (we), so 'we' is redundant.
Change this command into a suggestion using 'Let's'. Sentence Transformation

Open the window.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's open the window.
Replace the imperative with 'Let's' + base verb.
What is the best response? Dialogue Completion

A: I'm tired of studying. B: ___

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's take a break.
A suggestion to stop an activity uses 'Let's' + base verb.
Is this rule true or false? True False Rule

You can use 'Let's' to suggest something for only one person (not including yourself).

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: False
'Let's' always includes the speaker.
Match the suggestion to the context. Match Pairs

1. Let's eat. 2. Let's see. 3. Let's not.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 1-Hungry, 2-Thinking, 3-Disagreeing
These are common pragmatic uses of 'Let's'.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Building

not / let's / forget / keys / the

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's not forget the keys.
The order is Let's + not + verb + object.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

15 exercises
用正确的动词形式完成建议。 填空

I'm bored. Let's ___ a new game.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: play
改正句子中的错误。 Error Correction

Lets prepare dinner together tonight.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's prepare dinner together tonight.
哪个句子正确使用了 “Let's”? 多项选择

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's go to the beach.
输入正确的英文句子。 翻译

Translate into English: 'Tomemos un café después de clase.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Let's have a coffee after class.","Let's grab a coffee after class."]
将这些词排列成一个正确的建议句。 Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's not start until tomorrow.
将建议的开头与正确的结尾匹配起来。 Match Pairs

Match the beginnings with the correct endings:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
选择正确的动词形式。 填空

The sun is out! Let's ___ outside.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: stay
找出并改正错误。 Error Correction

Let's trying a new restaurant tonight.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's try a new restaurant tonight.
选择语法正确的句子。 多项选择

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's not worry about it.
输入正确的英文句子。 翻译

Translate into English: 'No esperemos por ellos.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Let's not wait for them."]
将单词排列成一个合理的建议。 Sentence Reorder

Put the words in the correct order:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's watch a movie tonight.
将建议的开头与最合适的结尾连接起来。 Match Pairs

Connect the suggestion starts with their best endings:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
用正确的形式完成句子。 填空

We have a lot of work. Let's ___ focused.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: stay
找出错误并改正句子。 Error Correction

Let's not waiting for permission.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's not wait for permission.
选择语法正确的句子。 多项选择

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's try a different approach.

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常见问题 (8)

Technically no, but people often say `Let's see...` or `Let's think...` when they are talking to themselves. It's like you are inviting your brain to work with you!

`Let's` is for everyday suggestions. `Let us` is very formal and usually used in speeches, prayers, or when asking for permission (e.g., 'Let us go' meaning 'Release us').

In standard English, no. You should use `Let's not`. However, you might hear `Let's don't` in some American dialects, but it is considered grammatically incorrect in exams and professional writing.

It is a tag question. Because `Let's` is a contraction of `Let us`, the corresponding auxiliary verb for the tag is `shall`. It makes the suggestion sound like a polite question.

Yes! Any action verb works. `Let's be`, `Let's have`, `Let's go`, `Let's study`. Just remember to use the base form.

It is a 'soft' command. It's more of a suggestion because it includes the speaker. It's much more polite than saying 'Go!' or 'Eat!'

You can say 'Yes, let's!' or 'Okay!' or 'I'd rather not.' If you agree, 'Let's!' is a perfect short answer.

No. Even in the negative, you must never use 'to'. It is always `Let's not go`.

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Vamos a + infinitive / Subjunctive

English uses a fixed particle 'Let's' while Spanish conjugates the verb.

French moderate

First-person plural imperative (-ons)

French changes the verb ending; English uses 'Let's' + base verb.

German high

Lass uns + infinitive

In German, the infinitive verb usually goes to the end of the sentence.

Japanese partial

~mashou

Japanese has different levels of politeness for suggestions; 'Let's' is more versatile.

Arabic moderate

Hayya bina (هيا بنا)

Arabic is more idiomatic and often implies physical movement.

Chinese low

... ba (... 吧)

English 'Let's' comes at the start; Chinese 'ba' comes at the end.

Learning Path

Prerequisites

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