Grammar learning path · A2 Elementary
Everyday modal meanings.
Choose a modal or semi-modal by communicative purpose. This sequence moves from what is possible, through what is advisable, to what is required, while keeping the different negative meanings clear.
3 lessons18 exercisesIn order, or à la carte
Start path — Lesson 1
First lesson · Modals - can/could
What you'll learn.
- Use can and could for ability, permission, requests, and possibility.
- Use should for advice and expectation.
- Form have to across subjects and time, and distinguish advice from obligation.
Before you start.
- Know base verb forms and basic question order.
Lessons in this path.
Take them in order- 1Lesson 1Modals - can/could
Extends can and could across ability, permission, requests, offers, suggestions, and present or future possibility.
- 2Lesson 2Modals - should
Uses should for advice, softened suggestions, and expected results, contrasting recommendation with obligation.
- 3Lesson 3Modals - have to / has to
Builds present and past external obligation with have to, including negatives, questions, have got to, and must contrasts.
Ready?
Modals - can/could.
Begin with the first lesson and work through the practice at your own pace.