Learn all German Modal Verbs in 8 Minutes | Super Easy German (91)

The video tutorial covers the use of modal verbs such as 'can', 'should', 'must', 'want', 'may', and 'like'. It provides examples of how these verbs are used in different contexts, highlighting their irregular conjugation. The tutorial is filmed with students from the German department at the University of California, Santa Barbara. It concludes with an invitation to explore more interactive learning resources and practice pronunciation, exercises, and games.

What is a key characteristic of modal verbs?

• They are always regular.

• They are used with a gerund.

• They are only used in past tense.

• They are irregular.

Which of the following is an example of using 'can'?

• I want to ride a bike.

• I must drink water.

• I should go to class.

• I can be an owl.

What is the correct usage of 'should'?

• I should to go to class.

• I should go to class.

• I should going to class.

• I should goes to class.

Which sentence correctly uses 'must'?

• I must sleep.

• I must sleeping.

• I must slept.

• I must to sleep.

What does 'want' express in the sentence 'I want to ride a bike'?

• A permission

• A desire

• A suggestion

• A necessity

Which of the following is a correct use of 'may'?

• You may not films here.

• You may not filming here.

• You may not film here.

• You may not allowed to film here.

What does the speaker like according to the examples?

• Snow

• Rain

• The sun

• Coffee