Beginner: Skills and Talents – Modals of Ability

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Good morning, Emma. I heard that you’re going to join the dance club. What kind of dance can you do?
I can dance hip hop and ballet. Do you want to join the dance club with me?

I could dance hip hop well before, but I’m not that good at it like you or any of our friends now.
It’s okay. What club are you planning to join?
Emma

I’m planning to join the music club since I can play the guitar, drums, and piano. I can also sing.
Wow. You have amazing musical talents. Good luck!

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.

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1. What kinds of dance can Emma do?
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2. What musical instruments can Ron play?
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3. Can Ron sing?
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4. Can Ron dance ballet?
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DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Tell me what each character can do in a complete sentence.

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1. What can Lisa do?
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2. What can Alex do?
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3. What can Dave do?
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

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1. How many languages can you speak?
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2. Can you sing or play musical instruments?
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3. What are the things that you can do very well?
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4. What are the things you wish you could do?
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5. If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
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