Mar 24, 2026 · 8 min · 9 segments
How long is your to-do list? Beth and Neil talk about the jobs they need to do, and our grammar guru Georgie explains the grammar of your to-do list. Learn to use 'need to', 'have to', 'got to' and…
What's on your work to-do list, George?
I've got to come up with some TikTok ideas and film those videos and edit them.
And then I've also got to upload some stuff to social media, write some comments, etc.,
I've got to plan a live.
I'm doing a live lesson tomorrow.
That's my to-do list.
Oh, and analysing some statistics.
And what about your to-do list for things in general?
I've got a sink full of dishes, so that needs cleaning.
And I need to do some hoovering.
And I've got to plan my upcoming holiday.
I've got some forms that need filling in, so I'll need to do those.
My children always create chaos, so that will need tidying up or I might need to do it.
Wow, they are really busy.
They've got lots on their to-do lists.
What's on your work to-do list, George?
I've got to come up with some TikTok ideas and film those videos and edit them.
And then I've also got to upload some stuff to social media, write some comments, etc.,
I've got to plan a live.
I'm doing a live lesson tomorrow.
That's my to-do list.
Oh, and analysing some statistics.
And what about your to-do list for things in general?
I've got a sink full of dishes, so that needs cleaning.
And I need to do some hoovering.
And I've got to plan my upcoming holiday.
I've got some forms that need filling in, so I'll need to do those.
My children always create chaos, so that will need tidying up or I might need to do it.
Wow, they are really busy.
They've got lots on their to-do lists.
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When Tasks Become The Subject
Everyday chores reveal a useful grammar pattern
Three Ways To Express Obligation
English offers several ways to express obligation
The Never Ending Chore List
Household chores can quickly multiply throughout the day
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