Lesson 59: Unit 57 - Have to, Must, Should
In this lesson you will learn how to use the modal verbs have to, must and should in English in the context of internet etiquette (netiquette).
About this lesson
In this lesson you will learn the difference between the modal verbs have to, must and should in English. You will understand when must is used for personal opinion and obligation, when have to emphasises an external factor or reason, and when should expresses a recommendation or the better choice. The lesson is built around an authentic text about internet etiquette (netiquette) – the rules of good behaviour in email communication. You will practise building sentences and recognising the nuances between these important grammatical structures.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Understand the difference between must, have to and should in positive sentences
- Form the negative forms mustn't, shouldn't and don't/doesn't have to and know the difference in their meaning
- Use the modal verbs correctly in the context of internet etiquette
- Recognise and use key vocabulary related to email communication
- Read and understand a short authentic text containing modal verbs
Lesson vocabulary
- receive Every day we receive and send e-mail messages.
- manners Good manners and behaviour in Internet communication are very important.
- behaviour Good manners and behaviour in Internet communication are something we must teach to our children.
- abbreviate You shouldn't abbreviate everything – FYI, ASAP, OBO, TTYL.
- interpret Don't ask me to interpret, please!
- addressee / recipient E-mails should have an addressee's name at the top of the message.
- concerned with Business e-mails must have a copy to everyone concerned with the matters discussed in it.
- bark Messages shouldn't sound like dogs barking.
- to express concern You mustn't forget to thank, to offer help, to express concern.
- polite You must always sound polite and human.
- reply You should always reply to your messages as soon as possible.
- patient Be patient – give inexperienced e-mail users time to learn the etiquette.
- strict to the point Messages must be strict to the point.
- to mind You must always mind what and how you say, ask, state or swear.
- unless You don't have to post your e-mail address unless you want to be deluged with spam.
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