CANT

Introduction
The verb 'can' describes someones capabilities or the things they are able to do.
Paul can play the piano.
Joan can't come to the meeting. She is busy.
Can I come late to work? I have a doctor's appointment.

Formation
Can
Affirmative

Negative

I can
you can
he/she/it can
we can
you can
they can

I cannot/can't
you cannot/can't
he/she/it cannot/can't
we cannot/can't
you cannot/can't
they cannot/can't

can + base form of the verb

I can speak French.

You can go on vacation in August.

He can ride in the front seat.

We can cook dinner together.

Can you go to the store this afternoon?

They can't find the file.

Could
The past tense form of can is could or could not/couldn't:

When I was young, I could swim very fast.

Las night, I couldn't find my cell phone.

Use
Ability
Use to explain something that a person or thing is able to do:

I can swim.

She can speak Portuguese.

We can play the guitar.

Can she use a computer?

Can she cook?

Can he play soccer?

I can't fix the computer.

He can't understand you.

They can't ski.

Possibility
Use to explain that something is possible to do:

We can take a vacation in May.

It can be cold in the winter.

Can we take a bus to the station?

Can you open that window?

Permission
Use to ask for permission:

Can we come to your party?

Can I have a slice of cake?

Can I go home?

Use to give permission:

You can leave early.

They can go home.

He can have the day off.

Polite requests
Use could to ask for something politely:

Could you please pass me the salt?

Could I borrow your umbrella?

Could I speak to Tony, please?

Presentacin de gramtica: Las preguntas

con Wh-: who, what, when, where y
why (5 /12)
Introduction
We use who, what, when, where, and why when we talk about people and things:
Who is your favorite actor?
Who is playing soccer tonight?
What are you reading?
When does the store close?
Where are they going tonight?
Why are you here?

Use
Who
Use 'who' for people:

Who is the manager?

Who is coming to the party?

Who is taller, Sarah or Emily?

What
Use 'what' for objects and things:

What is your name?

What color is your car?

What do you prefer?

When
Use 'when' to talk about time:

When are you leaving?

When is the train coming?

When are you going on vacation?

Where
Use 'where' to talk about a place:

Where is Tina going?

Where do you live?

Where is the bank?

Why
Use 'why' to talk about a reason for something:

Why are you laughing? Because it's funny!

Why are you selling your car?

Why are you leaving early?

Presentacin de lenguaje: Presentarse uno mismo (9 /12)

Situation

Elizabeth, Simon, Sandra y Richard se presentan.

Elizabeth: "Good morning! I'm Elizabeth Smith. What's your name?"
Simon: "Nice to meet you! I'm Simon Ricci."
Elizabeth: "Ricci? Where are you from, Italy ?"
Simon: "My family is Italian. I was born in Rome, but raised in Sydney."
Sandra: "Good morning Sir! I'm Sandra Martinez."
Richard: "Hi Sandra. Welcome! I am Richard Porter, the CEO."

Rules
Para dar y pedir informacin personal
Preguntas

Respuestas

What is your name?

I'm Kristen Murra

Where are you from?

I'm from New Yo

Do you speak English?

Yes, I do.

How old are you?

I'm 38 years old.

What is your profession?

I'm an advertising

Where do you live?

I live in London.

Are you married? or Single? or Divorced?

I am married / sin

Do you have children?

Yes, I have three

El estado civil

I am married.

I am single.

I am divorced.

I am widowed.

Para hablar del origen o procedencia: Las nacionalidades

I was born in Ireland. I'm Irish.

I was born in Mexico. I'm Mexican.

I was born in France. I'm French.

I was born in Italy. I'm Italian.

I was born in England. I'm English.

I was born in Germany. I'm German.

I was born in Spain. I'm Spanish.

I was born in Canada. I'm Canadian.

I was born in Portugal. I'm Portuguese.

I was born in Japan. I'm Japanese.

I was born in Holland. I'm Dutch.

I was born in the USA. I'm American.
Cuidado!
En ingls, los adjetivos de nacionalidades se escriben siempre con mayscula.
I'm Chinese / I'm Scottish / I'm Russian.