Speaking English - Expressing ability with CAN, COULD, BE ABLE TO

http://www.engvid.com/ In this English grammar lesson, I look at how to use "can", "could", and "be able to", when talking about ability. I explain which term is appropriate, depending on if you're talking about the past, present, or future.

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[CH0UDHRY]

but i heard that we use also use could for action in future

[AlexESLvid]

This is true, but the difference is very subtle, because you are talking about the possibility of doing something, and not about the ability to do something.

[echapeah]

thx for the video..

it really helps me

[aldfury]

thank you sir

for your help

[saenzoswaldo]

hello that´s the better option to teach english , if someone dosen't undesrtand in this level ? it's easy and then they need go back to their level lol !!!!!!!!

[ByKubicek]

Thanks from Czech! You haven't got a strong accent so I understand you very well and it's the best way to learn for me :)

[hassan16ful]

i laked this english beause is help me

[ElectrolyteIsMe]

sooo.... you're teaching english to people in english.... just.. wah?

[MrMj1997]

@0IIDaviDII0 thanks

[0IIDaviDII0]

@MrMj1997 he said that you can use could when you're talking in past, and you can use can when you're talking in present or future, so i think that " can you help me " is correct ;)

[MrMj1997]

the sentence,''could you help me?''is correct, or ''can you help me?''please tell me im confused..;(

[shahnarenkoti]

hey wanna practice English then add me on skype, my id is shakeelpacc

[fure447]

thank you sir

[filetransferSAW]

@mklkmr

that's kind of an expression. it's basically saying you really want something. i could really use a vodka on the rocks right now.

i'm guessing you are talking about the song though