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"should" is a modal verb. Pronunciation strong form:   /ʃʊd/Pronunciation weak form:   /ʃəd/ In this lesson, you will learn: Form Affirmative form subject + should + base form I should goyou should gohe should goshe should goit should gowe should goyou should gothey should go     Negative form Full form:subject + "should not" … [Read more...] about Modal verb SHOULD – form, use and meaning

"could" is a modal verb. Pronunciation: /kʊd/ In this lesson, you will learn the form of could. You will also learn the many different uses and meanings: to express possibilityto make a suggestionto ask for permissionindirect speech (reported speech)to express ability in the pastto describe sensations in the pastto describe mental processes in the … [Read more...] about Modal verb COULD – Form, use and meaning

The verb “break” is a common verb in English. Pronunciation:  /breɪk/ Form present simple: I breakyou breakhe / she / it breakswe breakyou breakthey break "break" is an irregular verb.  It has an irregular past form and past participle as follows: past participle:   brokenpast form:   broke Meaning of break "break" when not … [Read more...] about Expressions with “break”

If we annoy someone, we are making them feel angry. In this lesson, you will learn 5 English expressions that also mean “to annoy someone”. To hear the correct pronunciation of these expressions, watch the Youtube video at the bottom of this page. to drive someone mad We can also say "to drive someone crazy" Meaning: to annoy someone so much that they become mad … [Read more...] about English expressions that mean “annoy someone”

In this lesson, you will learn several methods to politely ask for permission in English. May I .. ? “May I” is the most correct way to ask for permission in traditional English. Form: “May I” + base form of verb Examples: May I have a cup of coffee?May I sit here?May I go to the toilet? However, "may" is quite formal. In modern English, people often use … [Read more...] about How to ask for permission politely