Lesson 1: Modals of Obligation, Necessity, & Advice

Lesson 1: Modals of Obligation, Necessity, & Advice

Welcome to B1 Level! If you are working in hospitality or guiding visitors around the temples of Angkor, you constantly need to explain rules and give recommendations. Modal verbs are the key to doing this politely and correctly. Today, we will look at how modal verbs change the meaning of the main verb to show how necessary an action is. We will learn the difference between telling a guest what they must do, and what they should do. Vocabulary List: Must (Strong Obligation) - Used to express a strong obligation, a strict rule, or a personal necessity. Have to (External Necessity) - Used to express an obligation that comes from outside (like a law or a boss's order). Should (Advice) - Used to give advice, a recommendation, or to say what is a good idea. Ought to (Strong Advice) - Similar to "should", but often feels slightly stronger or more formal. Mustn't (Prohibition) - Short for "must not". Means an action is strictly forbidden by rules or law. Don't have t…