Modal Verbs of Permission (Can, May, Could) Modal verbs of permission are used to show whether an action is allowed, requested, or forbidden. In English, the most common modals for permission are can, may, and could — but they are not interchangeable in every situation. Understanding the differences is essential for everyday Read more
The Modal Verb Should – Uses and Examples Hello English learners! Welcome to a new lesson. Today, we’re going to look at one of the most useful modal verbs in English – the modal verb should. We use should to give advice, recommendations, expectations, and to talk about regret about Read more
Linking Words for Contrasting Ideas (However, Although, Despite, Whereas…) One of the easiest ways to spot a B1-level text is this: It is nice, but it is expensive. It is interesting, but it is difficult. I like it, but… Nothing is wrong with but. It’s a good word. A loyal Read more
Will, Be Going To & Shall in English (How to Talk About the Future Naturally and Correctly) Sooner or later, every English learner asks the same question: Should I say “I will do it” or “I’m going to do it”? Both talk about the future. Both are correct. And yet… Read more
Present Perfect Continuous Hello English learners! In this lesson, we’ll look at the present perfect continuous tense — when to use it, how to form it, and how it differs from similar tenses like the present continuous and the present perfect. Form The present perfect continuous is formed with: have/has Read more
Prepositional Phrases with FOR: 18 Useful Expressions We use the word for all the time in English — often without even thinking about it. We say for now, for sure, for fun, for a change, for instance… and dozens of other small phrases that quietly make our English sound more Read more
Hello English learners. Welcome to a new lesson We will look at the use of the modal verb must.