Would it be possible to reschedule this call, please?

یکی از عبارات رایج برای انجام یک درخواست مودبانه، استفاده از would است: Would you tell me a story, please? Would it be possible to reschedule this call, please? به جای would it be possible، استفاده از would you mind رایج‌تر است: Would you, uh… would you mind coming down here, actually? Say, would you mind if I came inside just a second? I had forgotten I have an appointment with my dentist at that time, so, would you mind if we met at 5 o’clock instead of meeting at 4 o’clock? Would you tell me about your room in…

I thought they would be great for tonight’s party

قبلاً با would یاد گرفتیم که در مورد گذشته صحبت کنیم. I’ve just bought a new dress, and a beautiful black T-shirt. When I saw them, I thought they would be great for tonight’s party. وقتی در گذشته، داریم در مورد آینده صحبت می‌کنیم، از would استفاده می‌کنیم. I never would have met her. همچنین برای اشاره یک اتفاق یا عمل در گذشته، از ساختار ‘would have’ + ‘-ed’ استفاده می‌کنیم. That answer would have changed my life I did not think my friend Janis would have done that. More over in my opinion it would probably be the best…

I would say that she was the best person that I ever knew

بعضی از افعال هستند که به کررات با would می‌آیند. Girl: I would say that she was the best person that I ever knew… in my entire life. در این ترم، این چهار مورد را بارها خواهیم دید: ‘advise’, ‘imagine’, ‘recommend’, ‘say’ با چنین ترکیبی، نظر یا پیشنهادی را مطرح می‌کنیم. I’d advise you to go with your friends because I bet you’ll have so much fun! I’d advise you not to struggle. I’d recommend a good travel agent. Without it landing If you want my opinion, I’d recommend the countryside because I think that the city in my country…

Would you just listen to me? Please

Would you just listen to me? Please? Stop that! That’s a good idea. Would you do me a favor? Would you please do me a favour? Could you go and collect the clothes for me? Would you let me know what you think? Think of the fun you will have with your friends, the whole day hanging around, playing sports, eating ice cream. Wouldn’t that be wonderful? مانند همیشه می‌توان از سوال کوتاه هم استفاده کرد: I think it would be fantastic, wouldn’t it? تمرین درباره موضوعی به یک سوال فکر کنید و آن را در قالب ساختاری که یاد…

I wouldn’t move if I were you

قبلاً would را یاد گرفتیم. الان چند نکته خاص و مهم را در مورد این فعل کمکی بررسی می‌کنیم. I wouldn’t move if I were you. در اینجا گفته می‌شود، اگر من جای تو بودم، حرکت نمی‌کردم. I would stay still if I were you. یک کاربرد would، استفاده از آن در کلاز اصلی است در حالتیکه کلاز وابسته با if شروع می‌شود. If I were you, I would find a man. در واقع صحبت از این است که اگر چنین باشد، آنگاه چنان خواهد شد. پس یک اتفاقی، مشروط است به چیز دیگری. It’s your decision but if I…

l think it would really help if you could

مانند همه افعال کمکی، would هم می‌تواند با قیدهای مختلفی بیاید: It would certainly be a story. در این ترم، بعضی از رایج‌ترین قیدها (از جمله ‘really’, ‘probably’, ‘certainly’, ‘definitely’) را در کنار Would خواهیم دید l think it would really help if you could… Whatever I like? I would definitely marry you. I hope you will come soon, and I think that you would really enjoy it because is something different of what you are used to. تمرین یکی از قیدهای بالا را برای بیان موضوعی که در ذهن دارید انتخاب کنید و یک جمله با آن بسازید.

Ryan, could you be a normal brother for one day?

معنی‌ها و کاربردهای اولیه could را قبلاً یاد گرفتیم. Don’t say anything. She could hear you. she could hear a man talking, he was giving her orders? در این ترم، چند کاربرد دیگر این کلمه را یاد می‌گیریم. یکی از کاربردهای could، گرفتن اجازه و مجوز است:Could I go to the bathroom?یکی از کاربردهای could، گرفتن اجازه و مجوز است: Could I go to the bathroom? Could I stay for a while, please?I am in the basketball team of my school and tomorrow there is an important game. Could I take the class that I will miss on Saturday? ?my…

If we want freedom, we must fight for it

معنی و کاربرد must را می‌دانیم. در این ترم، چند نکته و کاربرد جدید آن را یاد می‌گیریم. Because I must. I must. I’ve got to. در اینجا، فعل اصلی جمله حذف شده است چون در جملات قبل این جمله آمده. پس می‌دانیم منظور چیست. To sum it up, right now, I take care of her because I must! You must! It’s amazing! گاهی به جای فعل، فاعل حذف می‌شود: [at the end of a letter] Must go now. Must be really difficult for you must also فعل کمکی must گاهی با قید also می‌آید: But I must also feel…

may I ask you a question?

قبلاً فعل کمکی may را یاد گرفتیم. You never know, it may help you get out of here. It may help you to find some meaning for your suffering, Manolo. شکل منفی آن را هم می‌دانیم: I knew I may not meet him again I realise that may not be the best way of resolving your problem. They may not even have internet in the countryside! یکی از ترکیبات رایج مربوط به may، استفاده از قیدهایی مانند also است: may also There may also be an emotional risk I may also ask you for another favor…. Why don’t you try…

They should eat more fresh fruit

کلمه should جز اولین کلماتی است که یاد گرفتیم. اما در این ترم قرار است کاربردهای دیگری برای این کلمه را یاد بگیریم: Shouldn’t we wait? در اینجا با شکل منفی should، سوال پرسیده می‌شود تا نظر طرف مقابل پرسیده شود. Shouldn’t we? maybe. استفاده از سوال کوتاه یا Question Tag هم برای پرسیدن نظر طرف مقابل یا دادن پیشنهاد، بسیار رایج است. No. I should probably go, shouldn’t I? When you come back, we should rent some movies, shouldn’t we? I think I should write about the history of our company, shouldn’t I? اگر بخواهیم در مورد یک وضعیت…