English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #047: Using can to say ability and five everyday action verbs
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #047
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English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #047
Topic: Can for ability + simple action verbs
Lesson overview
- Today we learn can for ability.
- We also learn 5 simple action verbs: swim, run, jump, sing, and can.
- Use can before a verb: I can swim.
- Use can’t for a negative idea: I can’t swim. This lesson focuses on can.
Quick review from previous lessons
- a / an: a banana, an egg
- in / on / under: in a box, on a desk, under a bag
- this / that: this pen, that ruler
Word list
1) can — reading: kan — meaning: be able to
Usage note: Use can before a verb.
2) swim — reading: swim — meaning: move in water
Usage note: Use for water movement.
3) run — reading: ran — meaning: move fast with legs
Usage note: Use for fast movement on foot.
4) jump — reading: jamp — meaning: move up into the air
Usage note: Use for going up.
5) sing — reading: sing — meaning: make music with the voice
Usage note: Use for voice and music.
Example sentences
1) I can swim.
Reading: ay kan swim
Meaning: I am able to swim.
2) He can run fast.
Reading: hi kan ran fast
Meaning: He is able to run fast.
3) We can jump high.
Reading: wi kan jamp hay
Meaning: We are able to jump high.
4) They can sing well.
Reading: zey kan sing wel
Meaning: They are able to sing well.
5) She can sing and run.
Reading: shi kan sing and ran
Meaning: She is able to sing and run.
Usage notes
- can + verb = ability
- The verb after can does not change: can swim, can run, can jump
- Use well for a good result.
- Use fast for speed.
- Use high for up movement.
Mini practice
1) Fill in the blank: I ___ swim.
2) Fill in the blank: They ___ run fast.
3) Match: jump = ?
4) Make one sentence with can and sing.
5) Choose the correct sentence: She can sing and run.
Answer key
1) can
2) can
3) move up into the air
4) Example: I can sing.
5) She can sing and run.
Reply instruction
- Write your answers in one short reply.
- You can also make one new sentence with can + a verb.
- Example: I can jump.
Main message for learners
Can is a very useful A1 grammar word. It helps you talk about ability in a simple way. Try to say one sentence for each verb: swim, run, jump, and sing.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #047
Available explanations:
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English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #047
Topic: Can for ability + simple action verbs
Lesson overview
- Today we learn can for ability.
- We also learn 5 simple action verbs: swim, run, jump, sing, and can.
- Use can before a verb: I can swim.
- Use can’t for a negative idea: I can’t swim. This lesson focuses on can.
Quick review from previous lessons
- a / an: a banana, an egg
- in / on / under: in a box, on a desk, under a bag
- this / that: this pen, that ruler
Word list
1) can — reading: kan — meaning: be able to
Usage note: Use can before a verb.
2) swim — reading: swim — meaning: move in water
Usage note: Use for water movement.
3) run — reading: ran — meaning: move fast with legs
Usage note: Use for fast movement on foot.
4) jump — reading: jamp — meaning: move up into the air
Usage note: Use for going up.
5) sing — reading: sing — meaning: make music with the voice
Usage note: Use for voice and music.
Example sentences
1) I can swim.
Reading: ay kan swim
Meaning: I am able to swim.
2) He can run fast.
Reading: hi kan ran fast
Meaning: He is able to run fast.
3) We can jump high.
Reading: wi kan jamp hay
Meaning: We are able to jump high.
4) They can sing well.
Reading: zey kan sing wel
Meaning: They are able to sing well.
5) She can sing and run.
Reading: shi kan sing and ran
Meaning: She is able to sing and run.
Usage notes
- can + verb = ability
- The verb after can does not change: can swim, can run, can jump
- Use well for a good result.
- Use fast for speed.
- Use high for up movement.
Mini practice
1) Fill in the blank: I ___ swim.
2) Fill in the blank: They ___ run fast.
3) Match: jump = ?
4) Make one sentence with can and sing.
5) Choose the correct sentence: She can sing and run.
Answer key
1) can
2) can
3) move up into the air
4) Example: I can sing.
5) She can sing and run.
Reply instruction
- Write your answers in one short reply.
- You can also make one new sentence with can + a verb.
- Example: I can jump.
Main message for learners
Can is a very useful A1 grammar word. It helps you talk about ability in a simple way. Try to say one sentence for each verb: swim, run, jump, and sing.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].