Expressing present abilities

I can swim

But…..

He can’t swim!

But I can also say…. I’m so cool! I always succeed in attracting people!

I’m able to be very…very strong!

I’m capable of taming wild beasts!

When I was a child….

I Could Ride A Bike…

But……

I couldn’t tidy my bedroom!

I couldn’t run so fast when I was 3…. But…….That morning I was able to be back in time!!

And I also managed to get some cheese!

In the future…

I’ll be able to play the violin, one day!

AND……..

I’ll be able to ride a motorbike when I grow up!

Expressing possibility, permission

Can I go to the toilet, please?

I Could go out with friends when I was 15

Asking permission (informal)

Can I open that door, please?

Can we go swimming?

Asking permission (formal)• Do you mind if I make you a

few questions?

• May I ask you some more details about the job?

• Could I leave my car here, sir?

Asking something…(informal)• Can I have a sandwhich, instead?

Can I have a French Croissant,please?

Asking something (formal)

Could you give me the telephone number of Mr. Whitman, please?(kind)

May I have his phone number, please? (very formal)

Would you mind repeating that, please?

Do you mind repeating that name, please?