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Uploaded by on May 23, 2008

The modal verb "must" is almost the same as using "have to," but often "have to" sounds better in spoken English.

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  • -- I have to get my hair cut. / I must get my hair cut. There's often no difference. In fact, I prefer to say "I have to get my hair cut." If you say, "I must get my haircut," that sounds a little stiff in my corner of the world. However, there are other differences and situations in which one is preferred over the other.

  • is this British or an America English !!!??

    i am now studying English  in London ,,oh god i am frustrated .*_*

  • @abuammar321 - The British use "must" a little differently. This video will still help you, but it might be a good idea to find a British version of what I'm doing on YouTube.

  • do we use have to & must for the function advice or not ?

    cause Im little confused ^^"

  • Well, if you're giving advice, use "should."

    But you can say something like this:

    "You have to see this new movie, Avatar! It's so cool."

    That would be similar to giving advice or making a recommendation.

    Paul

  • does "must" have the same meaning as "have to" ? Are you sure?

  • Well, they're not exactly the same. I should have said that "have to" is a good substitute for "must."

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  • this is the fist time that I watched your clips,it does helps me a lot. I believe others who is not use English as a first language like me "have to" feel the same. It would be great if you become my personal English teacher because I have so many things want to ask you. Anyway,I will keep an eyes on your next vdo. Thank you so much^^

  • Thanks teacher .

  • I already knew that, but I HAVE TO tell you that it's very understandable. Congratulations !

    From France

  • Man, I always have students telling me they are the same. Must and have to often can be used in the same way but must is used for internal obligation; 'I must get my hair cut.' That's the speaker's idea, no-one is forcing them. 'I have to wear a shirt and tie,' shows that there is an external obligation..ie from my boss.

  • GREAT JOB :)

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