💪 Day 9 – Using “Can” for Ability
Welcome to Day 9
Today you will learn how to use “Can” to talk about ability.
“Can” helps you speak about what you are able to do.
This structure is very useful in daily conversation.
🎯 Basic Structure
Structure:
Subject + can + base verb
Examples:
I can speak English.
I can drive.
I can learn fast.
I can improve daily.
🚫 Negative Form
I cannot swim.
I can’t drive.
He cannot speak French.
She can’t cook.
Short form:
Cannot = Can’t
❓ Question Form
Can you speak English?
Yes, I can.
No, I can’t.
Can he drive?
Yes, he can.
No, he can’t.
Structure:
Can + subject + base verb?
📌 Important Rule
After “can”, always use the base verb.
Correct:
- I can speak ✔
- She can learn ✔
Wrong:
- I can speaks ✘
- She can learns ✘
🇺🇸 Pronunciation Practice
Can
→ /kæn/
Can’t
→ /kænt/
Speak
→ /spiːk/
Learn
→ /lɝːn/
Practice sentence:
I can speak English.
Not: I can speaking English.
🗣 Examples
I can speak basic English.
I can wake up early.
I can work hard.
I can improve my confidence.
I can achieve my goals.
🔥 Speaking Practice
Make 5 sentences using “I can”.
Examples:
I can speak English.
I can improve every day.
I can build confidence.
I can learn fast.
I can achieve success.
Tip: Speak loudly and confidently.
Confidence grows with daily practice.