Modal Auxiliary Verbs - Part 1

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Modal Auxiliary Verbs are so commonly used in English, it's hard to imagine speaking or writing without them. In this lesson, you will learn how to pronounce and use the verbs: can, could, may, should, and should. These modal auxiliaries will be used to express politeness, permission, requests, possibility, and advice. You will learn the grammar rules for using these verbs in different tenses and when you can and can't use them. Dive in and feel the joy of modal auxiliary verbs!

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