General English · B2

Success, Failure & Ability

Learn how English distinguishes general ability from one specific successful action and from ability in other tenses.

By the end of this lesson, you can:

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    use can for present ability
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    use could for general past ability
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    use was/were able to for specific past success
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    use be able to in future and perfect forms
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    describe professional strengths and development

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