Level 1Science

Bees, Trains and the Clock

Grammar: Can/can't for ability and possibility with time

A Level 1 English lesson exploring science.

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What's in this lesson

A Level 1 (beginner) ESL lesson on science, practising can/can't for ability and possibility with time. The worksheet has a reading, target vocabulary, a grammar reference with practice and discussion questions.

From the reading: Bees, Trains and the Clock

Do you know a bee has a job? A young bee cleans the hive. An older bee makes food. The oldest bees fly out. They find flowers. Every bee knows its job and its time.

Vocabulary

  • timetable
  • on time
  • arrive
  • bee
  • wait
  • leave

Grammar

Can: I can / I can't
I can come on Friday. — can means it is possible
Can't: not possible
I can't come at 6. — can't means not possible

Discussion questions

  1. Have you noticed when buses are late?
  2. Why do people hate to wait?
  3. Why do you think trains have a timetable?

Bees, Trains and the Clock

Grammar: Can/can't for ability and possibility with time

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