Do native speakers really use “shall”?

Question

Hi everyone,

I’m learning English and I noticed the word “shall” in my grammar book. However, I rarely hear it in movies or daily conversations. Do native speakers still use it?

Anthony Mary G · Accepted Answer

You're right that you don't hear it very often in daily conversations, especially in the US. Most people would say “Will” instead of “shall.” But “shall we…?” is still quite common when making suggestions.

KateS · Accepted Answer

I mostly hear “shall we…?” when people are making polite suggestions, like “Shall we start?” or “Shall we go?” Outside of that, people usually use “will.”

Do native speakers really use “shall”?

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