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