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Program 6: Advice & Obligations: Mastering the Modal "Should"

Learn to give recommendations, express duty, and navigate expectations with confidence.

Instructor: Dave
4.8 (2,145 reviews)
Pre-Intermediate (CEFR A2)

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About this course

"Should" is your go-to word for giving advice, expressing mild obligation, and talking about what is expected to happen. In this program, you will learn to navigate the nuanced meanings of this versatile modal verb, distinguishing it from stronger obligations like "must." You will explore a wide variety of functional uses, from giving health and safety recommendations to using advanced conditional structures like "If I were you, I should..." You will also learn how to express probability ("The train should be here soon") and even convey conversational irritation using specific question forms ("Why should I?"). To support these concepts, you will build a practical vocabulary focused on daily habits, health, relationships, and safety.

What you'll learn

Students will learn the affirmative, negative, and interrogative structures of the modal verb "Should." They will master its multiple functions: giving advice, expressing duty, predicting probability, and forming conditionals. They will also learn contextual vocabulary related to health, safety, and daily routines, along with specific adverbial phrases of frequency and degree.

Skills you'll gain

Modal Verbs ("Should") Giving Advice & Recommendations Expressing Mild Obligation Stating Probability & Expectations Conditional Advice ("If I were you") Conversational Nuance

Syllabus

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Module 1 4 hours

The modal verb ‘Should’

• Give polite advice and recommendations (e.g., "You should see a doctor").
• Express social or moral duties and behavioral correctness (e.g., "You should wear your seat-belt").
• Talk about expectations and probability (e.g., "The train should be here soon").
• Use conditional phrases to offer guidance (e.g., "If I were you, I should complain to the manager").
• Express pushback or irritation in casual conversations using phrases like "Why should I?" or "How should I know?".
• Formulate precise Yes/No and Information questions to ask others for their advice.

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