ID de réservation
18017252
Quand ?
25th August 2025
Horaire ?
11:00am - 12:00pm
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ESL brains- Rules are rules (modal verbs)
BUSINESS SITUATIONS: Not directly applicable – the focus was on general English grammar and real-life usage of modal verbs.
SUBJECT OR TOPIC: Modal verbs used to express rules, obligations, permissions, and advice in everyday situations.
LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS:
Giving advice and instructions
Expressing obligation and prohibition
Asking for and giving permission
Talking about possibility and certainty
UNITS: ESL Brains – Rules Are Rules lesson on modal verbs
VOCABULARY:
must, have to, should, ought to
can, could, may, might
be allowed to, be supposed to
modal-related terms: obligation, permission, advice, deduction
PHRASES / EXPRESSIONS:
You must wear a helmet.
You’re not allowed to park here.
You should see a doctor.
She might be at home.
We have to follow the rules.
GRAMMAR:
Modal verbs for obligation: must, have to
Modal verbs for advice: should, ought to
Modal verbs for permission: can, may, be allowed to
Modal verbs for possibility: might, could, may
Negative forms and exceptions (e.g., mustn’t vs. don’t have to)
PRONUNCIATION:
Emphasis on modal verbs in spoken English
Practiced stress and intonation when giving advice or expressing certainty
Differentiated between strong obligation (must) and softer advice (should)
OTHER:
Using modal verbs (e.g., rules at work, travel advice, school regulations)
Discussed cultural differences in expressing rules and permissions
PROGRESS: Caroline showed strong understanding of modal verb meanings and was able to use them accurately in context. Her pronunciation and confidence improved during role-play activities.
FEEDBACK: Great participation and thoughtful questions. Caroline was especially good at identifying when to use must vs. have to, and enjoyed the interactive grammar exercises.
HOMEWORK:
Watch Learn the rules of PURE MODALS to reinforce modal usage
https://youtu.be/36wG9pSYu7Q?si=2jLpTonU0LBzC6j2