Class 6:

One to One:

I would like to get a drink – I want …

I would appreciate it if you could … – I want (again, but more formal) – a formal request.

Opinion:

Liverpool should win the league, they’re 9 points ahead.

Liverpool will definitely win the league this year – Liverpool fan.

Facts:

Going to – based on evidence but is not a truth yet. – “The evidence is very strong that the world is going to warm significantly over the next fifty years.”

Will – for truths. “The sun will rise tomorrow”.

Possibility:

Weak                                                                                                                                     Strong

Might/could                     should                likely to                              going to              will

“I will be able to work on Sunday if you really need the help.”

“I would be able to do the job If I got paid enough for it.”

“I’m afraid, I can’t make our Friday meeting.”