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I can to speak English.
I can speak English.
Ask me if I can ride a bike.
Can you ride a bike?
You are in a job interview. How do you say that you have the ability to use Microsoft Excel?
Answer: I can use Microsoft Excel. / I am able to use Microsoft Excel.
How do you pronounce can in 'I can swim'? Strong or weak? is CAN long or short?
Weak and short /kən/
Say something you can do very well.
Example: I can cook delicious pasta.
He is able swim very fast.
He is able to swim very fast.
Ask me if I know how to cook Italian food.
Do you know how to cook Italian food?
Your friend is learning to swim. How do you ask if they know how to do it?
Do you know how to swim? / Can you swim?
How do you pronounce can't in "I can't swim"? Strong or weak? Long or short?
Strong and Long /kænt/
Say something you are able to do after a lot of practice.
Example: I am able to do yoga poses now.
She knows how to can play the guitar.
She knows how to play the guitar.
Ask me if I am able to solve a math problem.
Are you able to solve a math problem?
You are at the airport. How do you ask if someone is able to speak English?
Are you able to speak English? / Can you speak English?/ Do you speak English?
This athlete is able to run 100 meters in under 10 seconds. Who is he?
Usain Bolt
Say something you don’t know how to do but want to learn.
Example: I don’t know how to play the guitar, but I want to learn it.
I able to drive a car.
I am able to drive a car.
Ask me if my friend can play the piano.
Can your friend play the piano?
Your teacher asks if you can play the piano. How do you politely say you don’t have that skill?
I’m sorry, I don’t know how to play the piano.
This scientist was able to develop the theory of relativity. Who was he?
Albert Einstein
Describe something your best friend can do that you cannot.
Example: My best friend can draw, but I can’t draw.
They doesn’t can play chess.
They can’t play chess.
Ask me if my teacher is able to speak Spanish.
Is your teacher able to speak Spanish?
ou are in a formal business meeting. Which is better: Can you help me with this? or Are you able to assist me with this?
Are you able to assist me with this? is more formal.
This actor can perform his own stunts in action movies. He stars in the film 'Mission Impossible'. Who is he?
Tom Cruise.
Give an example of a situation where you would say I am able to.
I am able to attend the meeting tomorrow