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What you'll learn
All about the Modal Verbs in English and How to use them!
This course should require 1 to 2 hours
Students will study the Modal Verbs, be able to answer long form questions about themselves and their careers using modal verbs.
Better understand how to speak about the future, alternate realities, permission, habits, opportunity, and responsibility, in English
Requirements
Level B1 in English is ideal for this course.
Description
Modal Verbs ObjectivesUnderstand the definitions of all 10 modalsKnow the context and usageUse negative and contracted modal verbsUse modal verbs with adjectivesUse modal verbs with the progressive simple tenseUnderstand forming questions and shortening statements using modal verbs.Modal verbs are like the marvel superheroes of the English language. Modals act like special abilities that are added to verbs. They attach and change the meaning of existing verbs. Modal verbs also deal with themes of ability, duty, the future, and alternate timelines, just like science fiction movies.A modal verb, or a modal, is a word modifies an existing verb and changes the meaning of the sentence. Linguists have started calling them modals instead of modal verbs, because they're not really verbs.In this course you will come to understand the modal verbs and how to use them in a sentence. You will learn what they are capable of and their limitations. This course covers all modal verbs, their meanings, whether they are universal, regional, or antiquated. It addresses contractions, negatives, and how to use them with adjectives and the progressive tense. This course also features a link to a Jeopardy Game, and one long form assignment where you write about your own knowledge and insight.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Introduction: The Multiverse of Modal Verbs
Lecture 2 The list of Modal Verbs Assembled
Lecture 3 Pronunciation of the Modal Verbs
Section 2: Negatives and Contractions
Lecture 4 Negative Modals and Contractions
Lecture 5 Modal Verb Contractions with Pronouns
Section 3: Modal Verbs in Depth
Lecture 6 Modal Verbs In Depth: Will, Shall, Would
Lecture 7 Modal Verbs In Depth: Could, Can.
Lecture 8 Modal Verbs in Depth: May, Might, Must, Should, Ought to,
Section 4: Using modal verbs with adjectives and -ing verbs
Lecture 9 Modal Verbs with Be
Lecture 10 Questions with Modals & Efficient communication
Section 5: Assignments: Modal Verbs
Lecture 11 Assignment 1: Modal verbs and your career.
Professionals who are learning English to advance their careers.,People who like to travel and learn new languages,Anyone for whom speaking English is important.
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