Past simple

PAST CONTINUOUS

PAST PERFECT

USUALLY
ОБЫЧНО=REGULARLY=EVERY DAY

USED TO

Asking permission
1
R Do you mind if I join you?
M Of course not. Come on, sit down.
2
R Is it OK if we change our plans a bit t his week?
J Er ... sure.
Requests: asking someone to do something
1
R Can you pass t he sugar?
J Sure.
2
R Could you do me a big favour? I have to work late t his
evening, so ... would you mind meeting him at the airport?
J Not at all. I'd like to meet him.
3
R And do you think you could take him to my flat? I'll give you
the keys.
J No problem, Rob.

SOCIAL ENGLISH PHRASES
Paul Hey man!
Paul It's great to see you, mate.
Rob How come you're so late?
Paul No way, man!
Jenny Rob, I think I'll go home if you don't mind.
Rob Just like the old days!
Paul Rob, we've got a lot to talk aboutl

Modal Verbs and their Equivalents
DEFINITION
Modal verbs are used to show the speaker’s attitude towards the action.
They have their own meaning and specific features. Can/could expresses ability; may/might – permission; shall/will/would – prediction; should/ought to – duty; must – total obligation; needn’t – no obligation.
Modals also have equivalents to express all component tenses: Present, Past and Future. Can – to be able to; May – to be allowed to; Must – have to, be to.