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Could, would, should...

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Could, would, should...

with MaxBex

2. Beginner

Could, would and should are similar words, but in this stream Max shows you the important differences.

Could Would Should

Could I learn English? Would I learn English? Should I learn English?

"What should we do this evening?" "We could go to a bar, or we could stay at home?"

could = possible option/ability

"I couldn't stay underwater for more than 2 minutes."

"If I had a lot of money, I would buy a boat."

would = not real

"If I had studied medicine, I would be a doctor!"

"When I was young, I would play with my friends on Saturday."

This IS real, but general...

"If you are driving, you should wear your seatbelt!"

should = strong suggestion

"I should go to bed early, because I have an exam tomorrow."

"Do you think I should cut my hair short!" "Sure, go for it!"

Could I learn English? Would I learn English? Should I learn English?

Pick the correct answer

"It's very cold outside so you ___ wear a coat!"

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"Let's go to the cinema!" "What movie ___ like to see?"

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"I haven't done any training, so I don't think I ___ do a marathon like you can!"

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"If I were a sports star I ___ be a footballer!"

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I ____ go to the party last night because I was sick.

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"You ___ swim after eating."

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"I bet I ___ eat a whole bucket of chicken!" "I don't think that's possible!"

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"When I was a child, my parents ____ get me a Nintendo, because they didn't think it would be good for my schooling"

Could I learn English? Would I learn English? Should I learn English?

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Full Video Duration: 18 minutes
Aired: over 1 year ago

Could Would Should

Could I learn English? Would I learn English? Should I learn English?

"What should we do this evening?" "We could go to a bar, or we could stay at home?"

could = possible option/ability

"I couldn't stay underwater for more than 2 minutes."

"If I had a lot of money, I would buy a boat."

would = not real

"If I had studied medicine, I would be a doctor!"

"When I was young, I would play with my friends on Saturday."

"If you are driving, you should wear your seatbelt!"

should = strong suggestion

"I should go to bed early, because I have an exam tomorrow."

"Do you think I should cut my hair short!" "Sure, go for it!"

Could I learn English? Would I learn English? Should I learn English?

Could I learn English? Would I learn English? Should I learn English?

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