1. Grammar and vocabulary
  2. Grammar chants
  3. I can paint

I can paint

What can this girl do? Listen to the grammar chant and find out! Can you hear the modals can and can't in the chant?

Help

  • Do the preparation activity to help you with words from the chant.
  • Listen to the chant then play the games to check your understanding.
  • Print the worksheets for more practice.
  • Read our discussion question and leave a comment!

Preparation

Transcript

I can paint

I can paint and I can draw

I can dance and I can sing

I can speak a little English

But my cat can't do these things.


He can sleep and he can eat

He can go out every night

But he can't do my homework

Because he can't read or write.

Game

Documents

Print the words to the chant.279.84 KB
Print an activity for the chant.571.32 KB
Print the answers.572.43 KB

Discussion

What can you do? What can't you do? Tell us about it!

Average: 4.7 (7 votes)

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Level 1
Grammar: can

English courses for children aged 6–17

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