Language check. CAN
We can use ( + infinitive without to ) to talk about ability. Study the examples.
a. He can use a smartphone.
b. She can't ( cannot ) speak Spanish.
c. Can you drive?
d. Yes, I can. / No, I can't.
Practice the conversation.
Pete: Hi, Gina this is Pete. can you do the presentation on Fridays? I have a conference in Berlin.
Gina: Helloooo, Pete. I'm afraid I . I have a meeting on Friday.
Pete: That's OK. I ask Claude to do it.
Gina: Pete, you finish the report before you go to the conference?
Pete: I'm sorry, I . I leave for the airport in 20 minutes.
Gina: Well, you email the information? I need it for the meeting.
Pete: Yes, no problem.
Gina: Thanks. So, the conference is in Berlin. you speak German?
Pete: No, I , but that's OK - the conference is in English!
Discuss about the things you can do and the things you can't do.
My Notes
1. Speak more than two languages.
2. Play a musical instrument.
3. Name six Asian countries.
4. Spell my partner's name in English.
5. Play a sport.
6. Say the alphabet in English in less than 15 seconds.
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