Grammar: A2 - ⚙️ Verbs in Depth: 🎭 Modals (Introduction) - Lesson 2: Modal "can/can't" (Permission - asking for & giving)

Grammar: Modal Verbs for Permission A2 Lesson 18: Using 'Can' and 'May' What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use 'can' and 'may' to ask for, give, and refuse permission politely. Asking For & Responding to Requests We often use 'can' to ask if it's okay to do something. How we answer depends on whether the answer is yes or no. ✅ Giving Permission (Saying "Yes") If the answer is yes, you can use these common, friendly phrases: Sure. Of course. No problem. Yes, of course you can. ❌ Refusing Permission (Saying "No") To be polite, it's best to soften your "no" by giving a reason or apologising. I'm sorry, you can't. Unfortunately, that's not possible. I'm afraid not. (This area is closed). The Grammar Rule 📖 How to Ask for Permission Modal Structure Formality Example Can Can + I/we + Verb...? Normal / Friendly Can I borrow your pen? May May + I/we + Verb...? Formal / Very Polite May I …