English Grammar Lesson - "Can" (TOEFL/IELTS)
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Hello everyone! In this lesson, Justin will cover an English grammar lesson around the word "Can". Seeing how "can" is a very present word in the English language, we thought it would be relevant to have a class surrounding it so you can improve oral, listening and writing comprehension!
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Rough transcript: English grammar - "Can"
We can use "can" to talk about possibility. "Can you do that?", "You can't smoke here"
Many times, people will say "Can I come in?", but that would be considered rude in English. When asking permission, one should use "may" instead. For example, "can I come in?" becomes "may I come in?".
We use "can" in offers, requests and instructions. Examples: "Can you give me the hammer?" or " Can I help wash the dishes?"
Can't & cannot. Both have the exact same meaning. "Can't" is the contracted form of "cannot", but both mean that you can't.
"Can" may be used to talk about ability. For example, "I can speak German" or "I can't drive".
It's possible to use "can" with "smell", "see", "hear", "feel" and "taste" to indicate something happening right now. Other verbs would have to use the present continuous. Examples: "I can smell smoke" or "I can hear shouts in the distance".
Hello everyone! In this lesson, Justin will cover an English grammar lesson around the word "Can". Seeing how "can" is a very present word in the English language, we thought it would be relevant to have a class surrounding it so you can improve oral, listening and writing comprehension!
MySunEnglish offers a free trial class right now, so add MySunEnglish to your circles we'll arrange everything!
Rough transcript: English grammar - "Can"
We can use "can" to talk about possibility. "Can you do that?", "You can't smoke here"
Many times, people will say "Can I come in?", but that would be considered rude in English. When asking permission, one should use "may" instead. For example, "can I come in?" becomes "may I come in?".
We use "can" in offers, requests and instructions. Examples: "Can you give me the hammer?" or " Can I help wash the dishes?"
Can't & cannot. Both have the exact same meaning. "Can't" is the contracted form of "cannot", but both mean that you can't.
"Can" may be used to talk about ability. For example, "I can speak German" or "I can't drive".
It's possible to use "can" with "smell", "see", "hear", "feel" and "taste" to indicate something happening right now. Other verbs would have to use the present continuous. Examples: "I can smell smoke" or "I can hear shouts in the distance".