Lesson 3 & 4
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This document discusses how to express ability and ask for permission in English. To express ability, use "can" or "be able to". When asking for permission, be polite by using "please" and phrases like "Can I...", "May I...", or "Do you mind if...". To give permission, say "Yes, please do" or "Sure". To refuse permission, say "No, please don't" or "I'm afraid you can't".
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Lesson 3 & 4
- 1. How to express ability To express that someone has the power or skill to do something, can and be able are used. • I can • I can’t • I am able • I am unable
- 2. Example : 1. Can you swim? 2. Can you cook ramyun ? 3. Can you dance tango? 4. Can you speak English? 5. Can you play the piano? 6. Can you sing? Answer: Yes I can or No I can’t
- 3. Asking for and giving permission: When you ask for permission to use something that belongs to someone else you have to do your best to be polite. It is desirable to use the word "please." • Asking for Permission: • Can I go out, please? • May I open the window, please? • Please, can I have a look at your picture? • Please, may I taste that spicy kimchi? • Do you mind if I smoke? • Would you mind if I asked you something? • Is it okay if I sit here? • Would it be all right if I borrowed your mobile Phone?
- 4. Giving Permission: • Yes, please do. • Sure, go ahead. • Sure. • No problem. • Please feel free. Refusing to give permission: • No, please don’t. • I’m sorry, but that’s not possible. • I'm afraid, but you can't.