How to Use 10 SEMI-MODAL Verbs in English | Present, Past & Future | 100+ Real-Life Examples Welcome to English Speaking 360! In this lesson, you'll learn how to use semi-modal verbs in English — step by step — with lots of real-life examples, grammar rules, and clear explanations in easy English. This video is perfect for ESL learners, English teachers, and students preparing for tests like TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge. ✅ What’s in this video? This English grammar video explains the 10 most common semi-modals: 🔹 Have to 🔹 Need to 🔹 Ought to 🔹 Be able to 🔹 Be allowed to 🔹 Be supposed to 🔹 Be going to 🔹 Used to 🔹 Had better 🔹 Would rather You will learn the affirmative, negative, question, and negative question forms for each semi-modal verb. You will also see examples in the present tense, present third person (he/she/it), past tense, and future tense. 🧠 Why this video is useful: Many ESL students are confused about: What is the difference between modals and semi-modals? When should I use have to instead of must? How do I make questions and negatives with “need to” or “used to”? What does had better really mean? Is “would rather” a modal or something else? Why do we say “be going to” if it doesn’t look like a verb? What’s the difference between permission and obligation? This video answers all those questions — with clear grammar charts, examples, and pictures to help you understand fast and remember longer. 💡 What each semi-modal expresses: We organize the verbs by function so you can learn easily: 🔸 Obligation / Necessity: have to, need to, ought to, had better 🔸 Ability / Possibility: be able to 🔸 Permission: be allowed to 🔸 Expectation: be supposed to 🔸 Future plans: be going to 🔸 Past habits / states: used to 🔸 Preference: would rather 📚 What makes this video special: ✔️ 100+ real-life examples ✔️ Beginner to advanced grammar explanations ✔️ Examples in all major tenses ✔️ Focus on common ESL mistakes ✔️ Clear difference between modals and semi-modals ✔️ Explains tricky areas like:  – don’t have to ≠ must not  – didn’t use to vs didn’t used to  – had better (present use, not past!) ✔️ Includes visuals for easy learning ✔️ Great for visual learners and self-study ✔️ Slow, clear, easy-to-follow pronunciation 🌐 Visit My FREE Website: 👉 At , you can: 🔹 Search all my videos by keyword 🔹 Find lessons by level: beginner, intermediate, or advanced 🔹 Read written explanations 🔹 Get extra practice activities with answers 🔹 100% free for learners and teachers 🔍 Top Search Keywords: how to use semi-modal verbs in English what are semi-modals? difference between modals and semi-modals how to make negative questions in English have to vs must semi-modal grammar rules be able to vs can used to vs would modal and semi-modal comparison semi-modals for ESL students English grammar for visual learners learn English with real examples easy English grammar video would rather vs prefer modal verbs explanation modal verbs all forms English grammar for beginners English grammar for intermediate spoken English modal use teaching semi-modals ESL past present and future with semi-modals modal verbs explained clearly modal and semi-modal verbs difference 🏷️ Hashtags: #SemiModals #ModalVerbs #EnglishGrammar #LearnEnglish #ESL #GrammarTips #MustVsHaveTo #UsedTo #WouldRather #HadBetter #BeGoingTo #SpeakEnglish #EnglishSpeaking360 #FreeEnglishLessons #EasyEnglish #ESLGrammar