Modal verbs
Modal verbs — can, could, must, should, may, might and the rest — carry the shades of obligation, permission, advice and possibility that fluent English depends on. These lessons build a feel for which modal fits which situation, using real conversations and articles so the differences click in context.
Modal verbs example lessons
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Making and canceling appointments
Learn to confidently make and cancel appointments in English using essential phrases and the verbs 'can' and 'can't' from a real audio recording.
Renting an apartment: discussing obligations and advice
Master the essential language for discussing rental agreements, reporting issues, and giving advice, ensuring smooth communication with your landlord.
Workplace policies: discussing rules and preferences
Learn to confidently navigate tricky workplace policies and discuss your preferences with management using precise vocabulary and polite, effective phrases.
Public speaking: giving effective advice and recommendations
Learn to deliver impactful presentations and confidently manage audience questions with practical language for giving advice and recommendations.
Digital distractions: giving advice on focus
Master the language to discuss digital distractions and confidently offer colleagues practical advice on how to improve focus and productivity.
Franchise agreements: negotiating terms and obligations
Master the language of business negotiation, from compromising to driving a hard bargain, and confidently make counter-proposals in franchise agreement discussions.
Workplace rules: understanding company policies
Learn to confidently navigate workplace rules and company policies, mastering essential vocabulary and polite phrases for asking clarification in any professional setting.
Product demos: using persuasive language
Master persuasive language for product demos, learn to articulate value, and confidently handle questions to make your next presentation a success.
Global meetings: discussing scheduling and communication
Master the art of scheduling and communicating effectively in global meetings, learning key phrases and grammar to ensure smooth international collaboration.
Your work calendar: talking about meetings
Learn to confidently talk about your work calendar, suggest meeting times, and manage your schedule using practical English phrases and grammar.
Office administration: discussing expense reports
Learn to confidently discuss expense reports and follow up on claims using essential vocabulary and modals of obligation, ensuring smooth financial communication.
Workplace communication: using inclusive language
Learn to use inclusive language and ensure everyone feels valued in the workplace, mastering phrases for respectful communication and understanding company policies.