Could Technology: Exploring Possibilities

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Could Technology: Exploring Possibilities

What do you already know about using 'could' in English?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to use 'could' to talk about abilities, possibilities and polite requests, and understand examples from the context of technology.

'Could' for Past Abilities

We use 'could' to talk about what someone was able to do in the past. Example: 'When I was younger, I could easily fix my computer.'

Why Use 'Could' in English?

'Could' is a modal verb. We use it to talk about ability in the past, possibilities, and make polite requests in English. It is especially useful when discussing technology and digital skills.

Practice: Complete the Sentences

______ you tell me how to log in? (Could/Can)

I ______ use a smartphone when I was five. (could/couldn't)

Polite Request

Technology Ability

Enter your question here

A

Answer A

B

Answer B

C

C

D

Answer D

'Could' for Possibilities

'Could' is used to express possible situations. Example: 'With new technology, we could learn languages online.'

'Could' for Polite Requests

We use 'could' to make polite requests. Example: 'Could you help me set up this app?'

Reflect: How Could Tech Help You?

Think about ways technology could help you learn English. Share your ideas with the class.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.