Practice Using CAN

Part 1: Homework Review

Practice using "CAN". 

page 12

Practice reading the dialogue.

What are some reasons someone may not be able to attend class? What are acceptable excuses? What should you say if you have a reason you don't want to tell the teacher?

What are some reasons someone may not be able to go to work? What are acceptable excuses? What should you say if you have a reason you don't want to tell the supervisor

page 13

Practice reading the dialogue.

Change the 3 last sentences.

page 14

Practice reading the dialogue.

Read the vocabulary explanations at the bottom of the page.

page 15

Practice reading the dialogue.

Part 2: Discussion Questions

Choose any of these questions below. 

Ask the question. Then, ask a follow up question.

Example:

Question: Can you drive a car? (Yes, I can.)

Follow-up question: Do you have a driver's license? or How did you learn?

1. Can you ride a bicycle?
2. Can you swim?
3. Can you hold your breath for a minute?
4. Can you remember their names when you meet new people?
5. Can you cook anything delicious?
6. Can you sing?
7. What can you do better than other people?
8. What can’t you do at all?
9. What food can’t you eat?
10. What can you draw?
11. Who in your life can you go to for advice?
12. Where can we see beautiful scenery in Idaho?
13. Where can I go to get a good bargain on clothes or furniture?
14. How can you learn English more quickly?
15. How can you save money on groceries?

Making Requests Practice

1. Complete page 10.

Polite Language

 

Offering to help		Answers
Shall I…? Should I...? Shall I open the store to customers? Would you like me to…? Would you like me to unlock the front door?		Oh yes, please! That’s very kind of you.
		No, don’t worry. I can manage. No, that’s ok. Thanks anyway!

 

Making Requests		Answers
Could you please…? Could you please help me with this? Please, could you…? Please, could you tell me what time my break is?		Yes, of course! Sure!
		I’m sorry, I can’t because… I’m afraid not…

 

Asking permission		Answers
Do you mind if I…? Do you mind if I take my break now?		No, I don’t mind at all.   Go ahead.
Would anyone mind if I…? Would anyone mind if I clocked out early today? I’m not feeling well.
Would you mind if I…? Would you mind if I took next Friday off? It is my son’s birthday.		I’m afraid you can’t do that because....   Actually, no because…
May I…? May I go on break now?
Would it be possible to…? Would it be possible to change my work schedule to night shifts?

 

Practice these expressions.  Write a response using polite language.                         

1. Your co-worker is carrying something heavy. You want to help him.

 

2. Your boss forgot to give you your pay check. Ask her for it.

 

3. You want to take your lunch break. Ask your supervisor for permission.

 

2. Read page 11.

3. Practice making polite requests. 

Write responses to these scenarios.