English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #065: can for ability and possibility
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #065
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English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #065
Topic: can for simple ability and possibility
Lesson overview:
In this lesson, we learn can. Use can to say that a person is able to do something, or that something is possible. This is a very common A1 grammar point.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- before: earlier than
- after: later than
- like / likes: enjoy or prefer
- should: good advice
Today we move to can, which helps you talk about simple abilities.
5 useful words:
1) can — can / kan — be able to; be possible
2) swim — swim — move in water
3) drive — draiv — control a car
4) sing — sing — make music with the voice
5) run — ran — move fast on feet
Usage notes:
- Use can before the main verb: I can read.
- Do not add -s after can: She can swim, not She cans swim.
- After can, use the base verb: can sing, can drive, can run.
5 example sentences:
1) I can read a little English.
Reading: ai kan riid a litl inglish
Meaning: I am able to read a little English.
2) She can swim very well.
Reading: shi kan swim veri wel
Meaning: She is able to swim very well.
3) My father can drive.
Reading: mai fader kan draiv
Meaning: My father is able to drive.
4) They can sing together.
Reading: dhey kan sing tugether
Meaning: They are able to sing together.
5) We can run in the park.
Reading: wi kan ran in dha park
Meaning: We are able to run in the park.
Mini practice:
- Say one thing you can do.
- Say one thing a family member can do.
- Say one place where you can run, sing, or swim.
Answer key:
1) can
2) can
3) can
4) can
5) can
Reply instruction:
Reply with your answers, or write 3 new sentences using can. Try to use one sentence about you, one about another person, and one about a place.
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: #065
Available explanations:
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English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #065
Topic: can for simple ability and possibility
Lesson overview:
In this lesson, we learn can. Use can to say that a person is able to do something, or that something is possible. This is a very common A1 grammar point.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- before: earlier than
- after: later than
- like / likes: enjoy or prefer
- should: good advice
Today we move to can, which helps you talk about simple abilities.
5 useful words:
1) can — can / kan — be able to; be possible
2) swim — swim — move in water
3) drive — draiv — control a car
4) sing — sing — make music with the voice
5) run — ran — move fast on feet
Usage notes:
- Use can before the main verb: I can read.
- Do not add -s after can: She can swim, not She cans swim.
- After can, use the base verb: can sing, can drive, can run.
5 example sentences:
1) I can read a little English.
Reading: ai kan riid a litl inglish
Meaning: I am able to read a little English.
2) She can swim very well.
Reading: shi kan swim veri wel
Meaning: She is able to swim very well.
3) My father can drive.
Reading: mai fader kan draiv
Meaning: My father is able to drive.
4) They can sing together.
Reading: dhey kan sing tugether
Meaning: They are able to sing together.
5) We can run in the park.
Reading: wi kan ran in dha park
Meaning: We are able to run in the park.
Mini practice:
- Say one thing you can do.
- Say one thing a family member can do.
- Say one place where you can run, sing, or swim.
Answer key:
1) can
2) can
3) can
4) can
5) can
Reply instruction:
Reply with your answers, or write 3 new sentences using can. Try to use one sentence about you, one about another person, and one about a place.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].