Neil and Catherine take a look at the meaning and use of some key words and phrases that English speakers use to talk about #ability in the present and the past. You'll find more videos about #grammar here: https://bit.ly/1LeFxez #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #verbs #tenses #speakenglish #modalsofability #elt #esl #6minutegrammar #manageto #beableto #modalverbs | BBC Learning English

Watch this! Learn about using modal verbs when we're talking about things we think are possible or true both in the present and in the past. Image: Getty | BBC Learning English