Grammar point
Can, should, need to, have to
how strong
5 free materials for adult English beginners on can, should, need to, have to (how strong), from Patina's live ESOL classes: 2 sheets, 1 sentence builder, 1 reading, 1 listening exercise. Use them on a phone, in print, or on a screen.
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Sheet
How Strong Is It?
can, should, need to, have to. Four ways to say what to do, from an option to an order, and which ones change for he and she.
Class 8 · Emergencies
Sheet
The Medicine Label
Read a real prescription label: how many, how often, with food or not. Then say the orders with have to, and check yourself. The medicine is invented.
Class 9 · Check-Ups
Builder
Build It — Doctor's Orders
An advice machine. Pick who, then choose how strong to be: can, should, need to, have to. You decide the strength; it only checks the agreement.
Class 9 · Check-Ups
Reading
The Check-Up
A check-up: the doctor uses can, should, need to and have to, and Esther reads the label.
Class 9 · Check-Ups
Listening
At the Pharmacy
Esther is at the pharmacy with her new medicine. Listen first with the script hidden, then read along, answer, and write the missing words.
Class 9 · Check-Ups
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