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Modal Verbs – Contacting Mr Tan

Listen to Dr Paul Doyle discuss how modal verbs are used in Singapore English and how this differs from standard English.

Last updated 8 September 2026
ELiS Podcast Grammar Matters Episode 13 cover featuring Paul Doyle, a man in a blue shirt and tie.

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Listen to Dr Paul Doyle, Deputy Director, Research, talk about the use of modal verbs in this episode of Grammar Matters.

Grammar Matters is a podcast series which aims to create more awareness of areas of English language use in Singapore that differ from standard English. The series is based on the 'Grammar Matters (opens in new tab)' booklets by SEAMEO RELC.

Episode published on 13 October 2023.