Modal Verbs — Advice, Possibility, Obligation
Must = obligation (rule/law). Should = advice (my opinion). Might = possibility (not sure). These three cover 90% of modal situations at B1.
Must = obligation (rule/law). Should = advice (my opinion). Might = possibility (not sure). These three cover 90% of modal situations at B1.
The golden rule: see a finished time (yesterday, in 2019, last year)? → Past Simple. No time, or a life experience? → Present Perfect. Ask yourself: "Does the when matter here?"
🗺️ Draw a map of your town or neighbourhood. Label 5 places in English: the school, the park, the supermarket, the church, the river.
🛒 Play "market" at home! One person is the seller, one is the buyer. Use toy food or real items. Say the prices in English!
After didn't, ALWAYS use the base verb — never the past form. "I didn't go" not "I didn't went." This is the most common mistake at A2.
🙋 It's always okay to ask! If you don't understand, say "Sorry, again please?" — teachers love it when students ask.
⏰ Draw a clock for each thing you do: wake up, eat breakfast, go to school. Write the English verb under each clock!
🍎 Go to your kitchen! Point at 5 foods and say their name in English. Can't find the word? That's your homework for the day!
🏠 Draw your family tree! Write each person's English name (mum, dad, grandma…). Show it to your family and teach them their English names!
🎲 Play counting games! Count your toys, your steps, your snacks. The more you count in English, the faster it becomes automatic.
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