English Modals - Form, Function and Semantics.

Matthews-Bresky, R. J. H.

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Publication Date: 1978

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English Modals - Form, Function and Semantics

Matthews-Bresky, R. J. H.

Zielsprache Englisch, 1, 10-3, 78

Gives some general suggestions for teaching English modal auxiliary verbs. For example, "would" and "could" should be taught as verbs in their own right, rather than as forms of "will" and "can." English modals do not exactly match German modals. (IFS/WGA)

Descriptors: English (Second Language), Grammar, Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Semantics, Sentence Structure, Teaching Methods, Verbs

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