Can, Cannot and Everyday Requests
Talk about ability, permission and simple requests.
Lesson focus
Talk about ability, permission and simple requests.
Core idea
Use can + base verb. Use can't/cannot for negative ability. For polite requests, use Can you…? or Could you…?
Examples
I can swim.
Can I sit here?
Could you open the window, please?
Useful vocabulary
WordMeaning
abilityskill to do something
permissionbeing allowed to do something
requestasking someone to do something
Active practice
Do this now: Role-play ordering food, asking directions and requesting help using can/could.
Fast review
- Explain the rule in your own words.
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