Modal Verbs To Express Ability (Can, Could, Be Able To) - Modal Verbs Video Lesson. Modal Verbs of Ability. Click here for all the exercises about modal verbs When we talk about ability, we mean two things.
First, we mean general ability. This is something that once you have learned you can do any time you want, like being able to read or swim or speak a language, for example. The other kind of ability is specific ability. This mean something that you can or can't do in one particular situation. BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 30 / Grammar Reference. Learning English. Past Ability: Could, Was Able To, Managed To. Imagine that you are interviewing for a job you really want.
Most of the questions are in your native language, but the job will require you to use some English. So, the employer asks about your English skills. You might answer with the words, “I can speak English very well” or “I am able to speak English very well.” The two statements have the same meaning. Both "can" and "be able to" are used to express ability.
Expressing ability. BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 30 / Session 3 / Activity 2. BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 30 / Session 3 / Activity 1. BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 30 / Grammar Reference. BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 30 / Session 2 / Activity 3. BBC Learning English - Course: lower intermediate / Unit 30 / Session 2 / Activity 2.
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