The document discusses expressing ability and willingness in English. It provides examples of verbs and phrases used to express ability such as "can", "be able to", "know how to", and responses to questions about ability and inability. It also discusses expressing willingness using "will" and "would" followed by a verb. An example conversation is given that demonstrates asking about and confirming ability and plans.

1. ABILITY
AND
WILLINGNESS
By: Senanda Audea Artani

2. Expressing Ability
CAN
BE
ABLE
TO
COULD
S + can + V
- I can swim
- I can go to market
and buy vegetable
S + could + V
S + be able to + V
- She is able to speak French
well
- I am able to go to school
alone
- I could invite you to
the group
- I could cook fried rice

3. Responding Ability & Inability
• I can…
• I am able to…
• I know how to…
• I feel capable of…
• I might be able to…
• (Yes), no problem…
• I would I am able to…
• I know something about…
• I have the experience of…
• I am pretty good at the job…
• I would say I am capable of…
• (I think) I have the qualification /
experience / ability to…
• Can you…?
• Can you go to...?
• Are you good at…?
• Is he able to…?
• Are you able to…?
• Are you capable of…?
• Do you know how to…?
• Do you think you can…?
• Do you know anything
about…?
• Do you have the experience
or ability to…?
• I can not / could not…
• I am hopeless…
• I am not good at…
• I have no experience of…
• I don’t know anything about…
• I am not sure I can / know how
to…
• I’m incapable of doing it.
• I don’t think i have ability
• I won’t be able to
• I don’t think I have qualification /
experience / ability to…

4. Expressing Willingness
WILL WOULD
S + will + V
- I will help you
- Doni will clean his
room by himself
S + would + V
- She would eat vegetable
- I would to go to school
alone

5. Example
Wildan : Hi, Jonathan! How are you today?
Jonathan : Oh, Hi Wildan...! I'm fine, thanks.
Wildan : Do you have any planning for tomorrow?
Jonathan : No, I haven't, why?
Wildan : Would you like to going with me to my uncle's house?
Jonathan : Of course, I would.
Wildan : But, can you drive a car?
Jonathan : Don't worry, It's easy. I've took a course and got a driving license,
but I am not able to drive a big car.
Wildan : It doesn't matter, My car is a carry. So, you don't need to drive a big
car
Jonathan : Yeah. So, when we will go?
Wildan : Wait on your home, I will come there...
Jonathan : OK!