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Irregular verbs

When we form the past perfect or the passive, we need the past participle of the verb:"I haven't had breakfast yet."

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The future: present simple

The present simple can have a future meaning when we talk about timetables (for buses, trains or planes) or schedules (for concerts, films or theatre): "Our plane arrives in half an hour."

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Will future

We use the will future when we decide to do something in the future at the time of speaking: "I'll open the wndow."

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The future: present continuous and "going to"

We use the present continuous to talk about things we have already arranged to do: "I'm going to a concert on Friday night."

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Modal verbs: can and could

Can and could are modal verbs and are both used to talk about ability: "I could walk for miles when I was younger, but I can't these days."

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Short forms: I'd, I'm, I've, etc.

When we speak English, we use contractions, or short forms (I've, he's, we'd, etc.). They're also common in e-mails and letters to friends and colleagues you know well.

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Modal verbs: will and would

Would is used to imagine a situation or action: "I'd buy that, but I don't have enough money." Find out more about would in this Basics exercise.

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Shall

The most common way we use shall is in offers and suggestions. Shall we take a look at how "shall" is used in English?

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Should

When should you use should and when shouldn't you use should? Find out in the latest exercise in our Basics series.

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May and might

Do you know when and how to use may? And what about might? Try the latest exercise in our Basics series —  you might know more than you think!

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