How to Use Can, Could and Be Able To - English Modal Verbs for Ability 

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1: To talk about ability in the present or future, we use can or be able to ex: she can speak English well like a native speaker or She's able to speak English well like a native speaker. 2: To talk about general ability in the past, we use could or was/were able to ex: My buddy could read practically all the automotive brands when he was about 3 years old. 3: To talk about specific ability in the past, we use was/were able to or managed to ex: although the traffic was really packed on the road, we were able to get there on time. 4: To talk about ability for hypothetical or conditional situation, we use could or would be albe to ex: we could go to movies if you wanted or He could have achived the target if he had worked harder.

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Thanks a lot for your lesson. It’s very useful for me. Now I understand difference between can\could and able to modal verbs. Review: if you’re using same combination better use unique modal verb - able to and try create your sentences in p the past perfect tens or use after verbs - ing

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Thank you/ I got it!!! When I started learning english I COULD'T understant lot of tips. After one year I was ABLE TO read and write simple words ans sentencis. Now, I CAN read faster and speak better/ In the future, I hope I will able to know English like Advancer user! YES??? Correct??

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1: Use can or could to talk about abilities in the past, present or future. 2: Use only was/were able to ( or managed to) when the sentence is past or a specific situation. 3: Could= was/were able to Could= would be able to

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Thank you... watching this video I really could understand about Ability. Your videos are the best.

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I recommend the book "Irregular Verbs.The Ultimate Guide" by Bryan Feldman.

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