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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 15 MIN

Might May Could What Actually Matters

from English, Actually · host Galapptic Podcast Network

You'll discover why the textbook distinction between "might," "may," and "could" barely exists in real conversation, and learn which one native speakers actually reach for when expressing possibility or asking permission. We're breaking down the gap between prescriptive grammar rules and how English actually works in the wild, plus giving you permission to stop worrying about these modal verbs quite so much. Turns out, most native speakers use these words almost interchangeably, and that's compl

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