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Expressing ability: Can

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Warm-up Questions

When do you use the word "can" in English?
What are some things you can do well?
What are some things you can’t do yet but want to learn?

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Expressing ability: Can

Can you…? (Singing, instruments, and languages) (00:00 – 02:02)

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1. What does one person say after being asked “Can you sing?”

“Yes, I will.”
“Yes, I could.”
“Yes, I can.”

2. Which instrument do they ask about?

The guitar
The piano
The violin

3. Why does someone say they can’t speak anything today?

They are shy.
They have laryngitis.
They forgot the languages.

Expressing ability: Can

Looking for a job (mechanic) (02:02 – 03:17)

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1. What job skill does the person say they have?

They can fix cars.
They can paint houses.
They can cook meals.

2. What does the other person say about jobs for mechanics right now?

There are many mechanic jobs.
Mechanics don’t need jobs.
There are no jobs for mechanics right now.

3. What do they decide to do next?

Stop looking immediately.
Call a friend for help.
Check what kinds of jobs they have right now.

Expressing ability: Can

Many jobs… and one ability that works (03:17 – 05:41)

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1. What can the person bake?

Bread and cakes
Only pies
Chocolate chip cookies

2. Which job does a company look for that requires driving a bigger vehicle?

Doctor
Bus driver
Photographer

3. What ability does someone say the person has at the end?

They can act.
They can speak Korean.
They can bake cakes.

Expressing ability: Can

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1. Which sentence is the correct way to answer a “Can you…?” question positively?

Yes, I can.
Yes, I can to.
Yes, I am can.

2. What does “I can’t” mean?

I will do it later.
I am not able to.
I don’t want to.

3. Which question best asks about ability?

Can you type?
Do you can type?
Are you type?

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Expressing ability: Can

What are three things you can do (skills, hobbies, or school/work skills)?
What are two things you can’t do now, but would like to learn? How could you practice?
In the job-search part, which job would you like to try? Why?
Do you think “You can act” was a good surprise ending? Why or why not?