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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 could.”
“Yes, I will.”
“Yes, I can.”

2. Which instrument do they ask about?

The guitar
The violin
The piano

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

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

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

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

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

3. What do they decide to do next?

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

Expressing ability: Can

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

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1. What can the person bake?

Only pies
Bread and cakes
Chocolate chip cookies

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

Doctor
Photographer
Bus driver

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

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

Expressing ability: Can

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

Yes, I can to.
Yes, I can.
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?

Are you type?
Do you can type?
Can 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?