The document discusses the different uses of the word "can" in the English language. It explains that "can" is used to talk about possibility, ability, permission, offers and requests. It provides examples for each use case. It also notes that "can't" and "cannot" mean the same thing when expressing inability. Finally, it includes links to exercises and additional resources to learn more about using "can" and jobs vocabulary.

1. 'can' = 'possibility'.
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2. We use 'can' to talk about
'possibility'.
• Can you do that?
• I can't manage to do that.
• You can leave your car in that
parking space.
• You cannot smoke in here.
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3. Notice that there are two negative
forms: 'can't' and 'cannot'. These
mean exactly the same thing. When
we are speaking, we usually say
'can't'.

4. We use 'can' to talk about
'ability'.
• I can speak French.
• I can't drive.

5. We use 'can' to ask for and give
permission.
• Can I speak to you or are you too
busy?
• You can use my phone.
• You can't come in.

6. We use 'can' in offers, requests
and instructions.
• Can I help?
• Can you give me a hand?
• When you finish that, you can take
out the garbage.

7. We use 'can' with 'see' 'hear' 'feel' 'smell'
'taste' to talk about something which is
happening now
• I can smell something burning.
• Can you hear that noise?
• I can't see anything.

8. Exercises
• http://www.english-grammar-
lessons.com/can/exercise1.html
• http://www.english-grammar-
lessons.com/can/exercise3.html
• http://www.english-grammar-
lessons.com/can/exercise5.html

9. Learn about Jobs
Jobs vocabulary

10. http://www.learnenglish.de/vocabul
ary/jobs.htm