1. CAN / CAN’T
Talents, Hobbies & Abilities
Let’s learn how to talk about what we
can and can’t do!
2. What is CAN / CAN'T?
• We use CAN to say what someone is able to
do.
• We use CAN'T to say what someone is not
able to do.
• Examples:
• - I can swim.
• - She can’t play the guitar.
3. Talents & Abilities
• Talents and abilities are things you are good
at.
• Examples:
• - He can sing very well.
• - I can draw animals.
• - They can’t dance.
4. Common Hobbies
• • play the piano
• • ride a bike
• • cook
• • swim
• • dance
• • draw
• • speak English
• • sing
• • play soccer
5. CAN / CAN’T – Examples
• 1. I can play the guitar.
• 2. She can’t swim.
• 3. We can speak English.
• 4. He can’t ride a bike.
6. Activity – Complete the Sentences
• Fill in the blanks with CAN or CAN’T:
• 1. I _CAN___ draw animals.
• 2. She _CANT___ play the piano.
• 3. They _CAN___ dance.
• 4. He _CANT___ speak French.
• 5. We _CAN___ cook.
7. Now You!
• Write 3 things you CAN do and 2 things you
CAN’T do.
• Examples:
• - I can sing.
• - I can play soccer.
• - I can cook.
• - I can’t play the violin.
• - I can’t fly.
