In English, modals are used to express possibility, permission, and also advice. In this lesson we will learn which modals show advisability and how to use them properly.
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Here’s an advice: try role-playing. For instance, get a good movie on DVD, set the language and the subtitles to English (or better, get the movie script off the Internet), and try speaking as actors do. Then, when you’ll know whole dialogues by heart, try ‘acting’ the scenes as naturally as possible. Remember to turn the subtitles off, or you’ll end up looking at people’s feet in everyday’s life! ;-) Joking…
James you’re cruel, how can you say : “you should always were condom”, what is my pewe:))sausage. Well you know I’m kidding, I always were at least one in my wallet. For me (you’re the best means redundancy) so I shall say just you’re James, and I hope you will post in a lesson, something about will and shall. You shall do this because many people make promises without knowing. I will watching you:d
hi James.. I respect all teachers there but u still the best teacher .thank you for everything u gave us and i hope to explain Wish basic and If the third base and when we can use it .
Thank u
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James I work as an English teacher in my town,in Kosovo,I am graduted in English Deaprtment,in Kosovo.I work for 7 years,I use different methods in teaching,but your methods of teaching are very intersting and very exciting for student or leraners,creating a positive atmosfere in class.
James, where is the quiz? It’s a good example of deviation of expectation, haha. You’d better prepare a quiz, when you say that there’ll be a quiz. :) you shouldn’t joke about it !
Hi james, your lessons are really exciting. I have a question: is this sentence right or wrong? “In English, modals are used to express possibility” I think it should be “In English, modals are used to expressing possibility”.
well on general terms its the present simple tense. Its used this way over and over (Present simple = repeated actions or habits)
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welcome back nice guy, how are you doing? I wish you have a nice health. Let me tell you something that no one tell you about, I think there are some friends tell you about what is hidden in my heart to you is I love you so much really, because you’re kind nice gracious man really that what I can say only, if I complete I’m ganna cry, so please don’t teach anymore hahaha I know that you believed my crying, but please don’t worry I’m just kidding with you no problem I’m ok now just go away otherwise; I will cry over and over again. I’m so sorry for making a long paragraph. Thanks alot guy.
I learned that when I talking about peopIe, I could use “She” (for female) or “He” (for male). When I talking about things, I should use “It”.
This expression you wrote “You’d better take drink. HE will kill you!”, according I learned, is wrong . Can I substitute “drink” with “He” “as in your sentence?
Hi James thanks for the Vid…why do you usse Had better? I guess in american english we just use …you better….what is the difference? thanks…you also have any links on prepositions other than In on, or at?
hi Mr james, you are a good teacher i will take all your advice hopping to be like you i hope some day i take one of your lessons online thank you very much Mr
Hi James, it’s nice to meet you!
I’m a newcomer at this site and I find it very helpful. So far I’ve watched about 30 of your short lessons and I really like your style of teaching, basically your easy to understand explanation and interesting examples + illustrations (you are really good at them) + impersonation that makes me feel like I am really sitting in the front row of that classroom, like I really am your student.
The only request to you would be to give examples to each case you mention the particular word is used in. For instance, if you say that modal verb SHOULD is used both when it’s a right thing to do and when there’s a deviation of expectation, then, please, give us a sentence to each situation.
Thanks for your attention!
Helen
Hi James!
Hope u r good. U r a very talented teacher and i like the way u teach, but u should’nt be vulgar in ur videos coz teachers r role models 4 the students..Hope u won’t mind,thank u.
Hey ! James great to see you again with this lesson. Very good way of making things simple for learning and understanding.. I love you too teacher (bro !) God Bless you
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Hello there…….thanks for teaching n thanks for all videos. U All teachers are great n very helpful.i just want to ask u i have good command over english grammer but i m still cant speak properly i want to speak fluent english. can u give me some suggestions or tips for speaking fluent english. i’ll be very thankfull to u.
Namaste
bye
caps from India
Here’s an advice: try role-playing. For instance, get a good movie on DVD, set the language and the subtitles to English (or better, get the movie script off the Internet), and try speaking as actors do. Then, when you’ll know whole dialogues by heart, try ‘acting’ the scenes as naturally as possible. Remember to turn the subtitles off, or you’ll end up looking at people’s feet in everyday’s life! ;-) Joking…
thanks but I would like to know what the different between make , do and take
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James you’re cruel, how can you say : “you should always were condom”, what is my pewe:))sausage. Well you know I’m kidding, I always were at least one in my wallet. For me (you’re the best means redundancy) so I shall say just you’re James, and I hope you will post in a lesson, something about will and shall. You shall do this because many people make promises without knowing. I will watching you:d
hi James.. I respect all teachers there but u still the best teacher .thank you for everything u gave us and i hope to explain Wish basic and If the third base and when we can use it .
Thank u
sincere Abeer
Thanks James..it helps a lot in the correct usage of modal in our daily speech.
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James I work as an English teacher in my town,in Kosovo,I am graduted in English Deaprtment,in Kosovo.I work for 7 years,I use different methods in teaching,but your methods of teaching are very intersting and very exciting for student or leraners,creating a positive atmosfere in class.
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That was excellent.
I am actually having problems with: Modals of Deduction…any help or lesson would be great.
James, where is the quiz? It’s a good example of deviation of expectation, haha. You’d better prepare a quiz, when you say that there’ll be a quiz. :) you shouldn’t joke about it !
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Hi james, your lessons are really exciting. I have a question: is this sentence right or wrong? “In English, modals are used to express possibility” I think it should be “In English, modals are used to expressing possibility”.
well on general terms its the present simple tense. Its used this way over and over (Present simple = repeated actions or habits)
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Guys, I still didn’t catch what a strange snake James drew)what’s the connection between it and a drink?)explain it to me please)
hello kate,
it simply means: Overdrinking alcoholic drinks could kill you…like a venom of a snake.
Hello,
welcome back nice guy, how are you doing? I wish you have a nice health. Let me tell you something that no one tell you about, I think there are some friends tell you about what is hidden in my heart to you is I love you so much really, because you’re kind nice gracious man really that what I can say only, if I complete I’m ganna cry, so please don’t teach anymore hahaha I know that you believed my crying, but please don’t worry I’m just kidding with you no problem I’m ok now just go away otherwise; I will cry over and over again. I’m so sorry for making a long paragraph. Thanks alot guy.
Best wishes.
I see you write “it’s base form” instead of “its base form”, it’s not correct, right? ;-)
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where is a quiz to be tested? I should do it…. i´d better made it
i got the quiz, I´d better change my glasses
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where is a quiz? :O
I learned that when I talking about peopIe, I could use “She” (for female) or “He” (for male). When I talking about things, I should use “It”.
This expression you wrote “You’d better take drink. HE will kill you!”, according I learned, is wrong . Can I substitute “drink” with “He” “as in your sentence?
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Hi James thanks for the Vid…why do you usse Had better? I guess in american english we just use …you better….what is the difference? thanks…you also have any links on prepositions other than In on, or at?
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sir James u have a great illustration,,,, but what circle E’s means?
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hi Mr james, you are a good teacher i will take all your advice hopping to be like you i hope some day i take one of your lessons online thank you very much Mr
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Hi James, it’s nice to meet you!
I’m a newcomer at this site and I find it very helpful. So far I’ve watched about 30 of your short lessons and I really like your style of teaching, basically your easy to understand explanation and interesting examples + illustrations (you are really good at them) + impersonation that makes me feel like I am really sitting in the front row of that classroom, like I really am your student.
The only request to you would be to give examples to each case you mention the particular word is used in. For instance, if you say that modal verb SHOULD is used both when it’s a right thing to do and when there’s a deviation of expectation, then, please, give us a sentence to each situation.
Thanks for your attention!
Helen
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Hi James!
Hope u r good. U r a very talented teacher and i like the way u teach, but u should’nt be vulgar in ur videos coz teachers r role models 4 the students..Hope u won’t mind,thank u.
Thank you James
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Thank you. I’m working with Modals In class right now . so is really helpfull
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I wanted to take the Quiz but it was not there.. thanks for the lesson…
Hey ! James great to see you again with this lesson. Very good way of making things simple for learning and understanding.. I love you too teacher (bro !) God Bless you