Do you do everything to the best of your ability? In this lesson, students will explore essential life skills and abilities. Through audio examples of two people discussing what they can and cannot do, students will learn how to use "can" and "can't" to describe their own skills. They'll also expand their vocabulary around this topic. The lesson includes engaging discussions and activities, along with worksheets tailored for both adult and teenage learners.

Lesson Objectives

Grammar: Learners will identify and apply the modal verb “can” to express abilities and possibilities, as well as “can’t” for inabilities. Through various exercises, students will practice constructing sentences that communicate what they can and cannot do, enhancing their grammatical understanding and usage of these expressions in everyday contexts.

Listening: Students will develop their listening skills by engaging with an audio segment featuring two speakers discussing their skills and abilities. The exercise focuses on understanding and identifying the use of "can" and "can't" in real-life contexts, thereby improving students' ability to comprehend spoken English related to abilities.

Speaking: Through discussion activities and role-plays, students will express their own skills and abilities using “can” and “can’t.” These activities are designed to boost confidence in speaking by sharing personal experiences and opinions, thereby improving fluency and pronunciation.

Vocabulary: The lesson introduces vocabulary related to various skills and abilities, such as “run,” “jump,” “swim,” “play tennis,” “communicate,” “negotiate,” and “organize.” Students will learn these words in context, expanding their lexical range to better discuss abilities and interests.

Homework: Homework tasks include exercises for students to practice writing sentences with “can” and “can’t,” fill in the blanks, and match skills to the correct individuals based on the lesson’s content. This reinforces learning and ensures students can apply the grammar and vocabulary outside the classroom.

Audio

Listen to the audio about people’s skills and abilities. Are you an athlete who trains a lot but struggles with communication? Or maybe you are a businessman who negotiates well but can’t sing or dance. Learn about the various qualities and differences between these two people and what makes them unique.