BROADCASTS.com

Do you have trouble\xa0using English modals?\n\nToday, Lindsay and Michelle give you three crazy role-plays to understand when to use should, could and would!\n\n\xa0\n\nTaking IELTS?\n\nGet our free IELTS video training course now\n\n\xa0\n\nCorrect use of modals like should, could and would can be confusing.\xa0 All three deal with time and possibility, and all three involve telling or asking someone to do something.\n\n\xa0\n\nShould describes the strong possible likelihood of something.\xa0 It is also used to give advice.\n\n\n\u201cI should arrive on time.\u201d\n\n\u201cYou should apply for the job.\u201d\n\n\n\xa0\n\nCould\xa0describes a possibility\xa0in the past or the future.\xa0 It can also be used as a polite request.\n\n\n\u201cShe could have eaten dinner already.\u201d\n\n\u201cCould you pick me up at the airport?\u201d\n\n\n\xa0\n\nWould is most commonly used to make a polite request.\n\n\n\u201cWould you like to come with me?\u201d\n\n\u201cWould you ask him about the book?\u201d\n\n\n\xa0\n\nHow\xa0can you use should, could and would?\n\nGive us some examples in the comments section below!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices