When do we use SHALL in English?

A lot of English learners are curious about the word “shall” – is it the same thing as “will”? When exactly do we use it? I’ll answer those questions in today’s lesson.

Shall is similar to “will” because it talks about the future - but we almost never use it in American English nowadays. I can think of three situations in which Americans occasionally use "shall."

If you’ve got a question about a word or a phrase, please let me know, because I love getting ideas from students about tips and lessons to create in the future.

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[Work--Jannah]

You’re so articulate, your style is like newscasters and air-hosts.

[usafnaushad]

Very well explained… with more than the simplest way..!
Thank you 🙏

[mizscho]

Could you please explain when I should use "must" (must wear...) or "have to" (have to Thank you.

[Myworldmyvision]

Madan, I am 66 year old English learner from India. I find it more and more interesting in my retired life. I started English learning from scratch though I knew a few words and ready made sentences I learnt at school.
This video has solved all my doubts about shall.
Now I have a request to you. I have heard necessarily and not necessarily many times in English. Would you please explain its usages ?

[andalrazaq]

Could you please make a video about mix if conditional ?

[anisukiasyan]

Make a video about the difference between " it is " and " this is ", please.

[olegsavsejenko]

Thank You:) Could U elaborate on usage of ain't ; y'all, please?

[OlgaPit]

Thank you very much! So, to sum up based on your examples, "shall" is no longer used for future actions. It is only a modal verb now.

[gumhkawngla]

'I shall return ' a famous line of WW2 US general in Philippines after retreated to Australia because of Japanese army completely occupied and he did return and captured it again.

[ceciliaromia]

Great lesson! Super helpful! Thanks so much, Shayna! Have a great day! 🥰

[hasnamoulay]

Thank you. It was always my question.. Of when i can use SHALL.. ❤️

[monarou]

Yeah ! When I learnt English at the grammar-school, the teachers told us to use "shall" for the two first persons and "will for all the other persons.
Now I'm used to watch American videos by American English teachers who say "will".
Thank you for explaining so well!
230509glé

[ankitachandravansi]

Can anyone check whether the following message is correct or not?Please🙏🏻
“The school shall remain closed tomorrow ”

[РачабмохСуудова]

But can we not to use it in speaking 😅

[dragicrade]

Shall we ever learn these stupid language rules