A2 Course · Lesson 7
Modals: Must, Should, Have To
Use must, should, and have to for advice and rules
Goal: Use must, should, and have to for advice, rules, and obligation.
Practice Now
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Modals for advice, rules & builder
Practice modal phrases, then build advice or obligation sentences.
1. Practice modal phrases
Click each phrase and notice the meaning.
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2. Advice and rules in context
Listen to real-life advice and obligation sentences.
Contexts practiced: 0 / 6
3. Build advice or obligation
Use should, must, or have to with an action.
Example: You should study more.
Lesson Content
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1) Should for Advice
You should sleep more. You shouldn't eat so fast.
2) Must / Have To
You must wear a seatbelt. I have to work tomorrow.
3) Don't Have To
You don't have to come early. We don't have to pay.
Speaking Tasks
Say these out loud to build confidence.
Give Advice
Give a friend 3 pieces of advice with should.
Rules
Talk about school or work rules with must / have to.
Free Choice
Say things you don't have to do at the weekend.
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Lesson Complete
Give real advice to friends using should, must, and have to.