Inglés
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Pronunciation

Can is used to express, ability, permission or possibility depending on the situation. In the context of a job interview it can be used to express abilities and what you are able to do.

Look at these sentences containing can. Listen and repeat the pronunciation. Remember that the pronunciation changes if it is stressed or unstressed as well as if it is used in the negative.

Audio
 
1 I can speak English - /kæn/
2 I can use Microsoft Office - /kæn/
3 I can speak English - /kən/
4 I can use Microsoft Office - /kən/
5 I can't speak English - /kɑ:nt/
6 I can't use Microsoft Office - /kɑ:nt/

/kæn/ - stressed
/kən/ - unstressed
/kɑ:nt/ - negative

Use the phonemic chart to check any symbols you are not sure of.

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Match the phonemic symbols to the phrases containing can
Can you drive a motorbike?
I can drive a motorbike
I can't drive a motorbike
/kæn/
/kən/
/kɑ:nt/


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Match the phonemic symbols to the phrases containing can
I can speak another language
I can't speak another language
I can speak another language
/kæn/
/kən/
/kɑ:nt/


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