A2
Can / Can't
សមត្ថភាព (អាច / មិនអាច)
🎯 Objective / គោលបំណង:
Learn to pronounce the weak "can" (/kən/) vs. strong "can't" (/kænt/).
💬 Scenario: The Job Interview
Interviewer
"Can you speak English?"
Applicant (Dara)
"Yes, I can speak English."
Interviewer
"Can you use Photoshop?"
Applicant (Dara)
"No, I can't use Photoshop, but I can learn."
Interactive Switcher
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I can swim.
Positive: Weak Sound
In "I can swim", the 'can' is very short (/kən/). The stress is on the verb (swim).
Negative: Strong Sound
In "I can't swim", the 'can't' is long and stressed (/kænt/).
Listen & Choose
Listen: "I ___ drive a car." (Stressed 'drive')
A. can
B. can't
Listen: "I ___ cook." (Stressed 'can't')
A. can
B. can't