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Verbs – Modals: Refreshed Lessons

Practice the language of ability, permission, advice and possibility with 21 refreshed modal verb lessons.

Proficiency Level
Upper Beginner to Pre-Intermediate (CEFR A2–B1)

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What's new

The Verbs – Modals collection has 21 refreshed lessons with updated content, visuals and teaching activities. Lessons cover modal verbs used for ability, permission, obligation, advice, requests and possibility.

Modal verbs lesson contrasts can and cannot to describe ability using visual examples.
Verbs – Modals M1.1: Ability – Can — slide 5 of 27.
Sentence-building activity uses can and cannot to describe abilities of animals and people.
Verbs – Modals M1.1: Ability – Can — slide 6 of 27.

Why it matters

Students practice choosing language that fits their purpose, from asking for help to explaining a rule. Activities connect grammatical forms to familiar speaking and writing situations.

Where does this fit?

Use a standalone lesson to introduce a modal verb or revisit one that needs more practice. The collection is especially useful for Upper Beginner and Pre-Intermediate learners.

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