Modal Verbs: The Superheroes Of The English Language

Enter the multiverse of modal verbs to better understand English Grammar.

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.