Modal Verbs - Part 1 - English by Luli

By englishbyluli | Updated: July 26, 2024, 12:46 a.m.

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Modal verbs
Today we'll talk about 
can/could
Would
we use can and could to
Can I make a phone call?
Make requests
Could you tell me the time please? ( a little more formal)
You can use my mobile phone.

GIVE OR REFUSE PERMISSION
You can't go in there. It's private. 
Can I make a phone call?
Make requests
Could you tell me the time please? ( a little more formal)
Can I help you?
make an offer
I can take you to the station if you like. 
Can I make a phone call?
Make requests
Could you tell me the time please? ( a little more formal)
Can I make a phone call?
Make requests
Could you tell me the time please? ( a little more formal)
Paola can speak Chines
describe ability
When he was younger, he could (= was able to) run a marathon in under three hours.
You can make a lot of money if you work hard.
say that something is possible or impossible. 
I can't get through to them. Their phone's always engaged.
we use would to
Can I make a phone call?
Make requests
Could you tell me the time please? ( a little more formal)
Would you open the door for me, please?
make requests
Can I make a phone call?
Make requests
Could you tell me the time please? ( a little more formal)
Would you like a glass of water?
make offers
Can I make a phone call?
Make requests
Could you tell me the time please? ( a little more formal)
I would buy a Ferrari if I had enough money. 
 describe imaginary situations
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Modal Verbs - Part 1 - English by Luli

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