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Jan 2015
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002 - Difference between SHOULD, COULD, ...

SHAYNA OLIVEIRA
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The difference between should, could, and would is difficult for many English learners – this lesson will help you understand when to use each one!

  • Use should/shouldn't for advice
  • Use could/couldn't for ability in the past
  • Use could for future possibilites and polite requests
  • Use would for unreal/unlikely situations
  • Use would you like for polite offers

Listen to the episode for more details, example sentences, and common errors to avoid.

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