HAVE TO vs MUST: Learn the difference between these two modal verbs (English grammar lesson)

Want to know the difference between "have to" and "must"? Take this English lesson to learn how to use these modal verbs and to see some real-life examples.

Here is a quick summary:

Both modal verbs can be used when talking about obligation. "Have to' is more common, especially in North America, but in the UK there is a subtle difference: 'must' is used for internal obligation and 'have to' is used for external obligation.

We can also use 'must' for certainty. For example, you must be committed to learning English if you're reading the description!

We can also use must for the past. For example, he must have been tired after driving 16 hours yesterday.

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[Enmu]

I am Russian and learn English hardly, Thanks you for a clear Explanation, I really understood a lot

[methedreamer]

I really enjoy your pronunciation. Thank you for clear explanations.

[Luceacquamarina]

Even if I don't have to, I must put a thumb up to this video :)! Thank you Jack!

[giovane]

thanks for explain this example to us.
I Larned inglish had 1 year.
I need get better, with your exercises I can reach the fluency.
thanks!

[gorkydmrcn]

I have to watch this video because teacher is so good. THANK YOU !!! I must write a comment. :D

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[nihatahmadli]

your explanation was gorgeous. I learnt to distinguish between the two thanks to you. i subbed your channel straight away.

[kattiaarrietamontiel]

This lesson was very clear I didn't know how to use them before but I gonna to put it in practice

[jumanaali]

Many thank's ..
Could you explain what the difference between the adjective which is end in (ed or ing)please...and when we can use it

[sandrae.sanchiz]

Very clear!!! Thank you soooo much!! ❤ I must subscribe to your channel 🤗

[poulramirez]

I MUST TO analyze deeper this topic because is a little bit confusing for me. Great video Jack. Saludos.

[alexsalychev]

You said that we can use "must" for certainty. Can we use "have to" for certainty? Could you clarify this moment for us?
Great video!

[shortribsdeli]

How about Rules and Regulations? Do you use have to? Or Must? I'm really confused because some say " have to" is used rules and law ... but ... why do they say "All passengers MUST present a valid ticket." Help please.

[nadiaveronicamonroe]

Hi!Nadia From Argentina...what subjects can be used with both?

[ketutwira]

Hello from Indonesia, Jack!

Great lesson! It was confusing me enough before because my lecturer explained it in different ways. But thankfully it's much more clearer now...

Thank u so much! :)

[chrisstra]

Okay, is this right that "don't have to" and "must not" have different meanings. Must not is used to tell somebody not to do somethink. For example: "must not smoke" -> it's not allowed to smoke, it's forbidden. And "don't have to" as you have told before if something is not necessary. -> You don't have to pay for it in advance. You can pay in advance but you can also pay after.. Right? Thanks..

[abdulkhan]

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[ЕрденСадыбек]

Hello.
How are you?
Thank you for your video.
Can you explain to me difference between do and make
Thanks

[Fjuron]

"But you can only interact with reality, so you [must / have to] find out: what arrangement of reality creates the experience you want."
What would be correct i.e. more appropriate here?

[RioRbin]

I have a test tomorrow about this, u've saved my life, thank u 💘