Hi Rebecca, this topic is very helpful to me. Now I can understand how to differ the three words for any circumstances and for different people. As usual, your explanation is very clear and concise. Congratulation!
May I ask a question teacher? I had learned from someone before that, may is use for something formal and can is use for capability.Please lighten me up hehehe.
Feels like i have Wasted my life in my school and college, not getting this kind of teaching in depth. Now i will not waste it further. Thankyou teacher.
Thank you rebecca, everything is clear and you teach in a simple way. I think you have a crucial attitude to share with us a sensitive state of mind. That is a great skill for a teacher! ( I hope I didn't write horrible mistakes!)
Love the way you explain the usage of the grammar. It's simple and easy to understand. I will definitely share and encourage many to follow your tutorial.Thank you so much.
Thank u so much to learn English... Ur way of learning is absolutely amazing... I easily understand... I get to learn a lot from you... I don't watch movies ,song etc but I never forget to watch ur channel.. ma'am keep it up... Good work.. 😘😘😘...
Dear teacher thank you for your best teaching. I follow all of your videos and I have learned lots of things.I know all of tenses , many words but I couldn't speak english and it is my blind spot.what should I do? I know it will be better with speaking and more practice .please help me
If you really want to get a response from Ms Rebecca... You might wanna use "Could you please" to make it sound more polite... Thanks hahaha just kidding... Just applying this stuff that I learned from our very nice teacher Ms Rebecca
Hello Ma'am and good morning. Is this grammar is correct? If not how could you chage this erreor? Ex: At 6:00 a.m., I and Bobby are asssuming duty and responsibilities here in the office.
When I was in elementary, I raised my hand and asked the teacher “CAN I go to the restroom?”, and the teacher replied “Yes, you CAN but you MAY not.” And from that on, I know exactly how to use CAN and MAY.
Yes, this used to be a bone of contention in my childhood, too (with both parents and teachers). I lived in both England and New Zealand (if that makes a difference), and it was seen as poor English or even mildly bad manners to say "Can I?" ... and "Could I?" was frowned upon too. You stood the chance of being ridiculed if you said, for example "Can I have a piece of cake?" as the answer might come back as "You CAN ... it's a POSSIBILITY ... but no." ... and the same with "could". It would invariably be "May I have a piece of cake?"which would be your highest chance of success ... and much more so if a "please" was added at the beginning or end! I'm afraid can/could were looked down on as Americanisms, and not the done thing at all. Because this was instilled in me, I continue to wince at "can/could" to this day, and only "may" sounds nice to my ears.
Hello Rebecca 😊Your explanations are wonderful ,your accent is so clear ,you are polite rather a lot. I am an English Teacher in Istanbul and teaching English online. Your videos are feeding me and are improving my self -confidence to be much more productive for my students. Many many thanks for your efforts 🌹One day, if you visit İstanbul ,,please be informed me. It will be wonderful to have coffee together with the view of Bosphorus 😊🌹
Hii Rebecca mam....I don't know how and where to use "can,could,would, should,might,may" in a sentence correctly....please do video about that.... I'm waiting for that
There is just one thing slightly incorrect, to my knowledge, about the use of the word can/could and may. Perhaps it is a slightly antiquated use of English, but "may" is used for a request and "can" and "could" are you physically able? For example: "can I use the toilet?" - "I don't know, can you?!" Is a joke used on students at school. The correct form being "may I use the toilet?" (Am I allowed to use the toilet?) Not "can/could I use the toilet?" (Am I able to move my body to the toilet?)
As a educated, native speaker of American English, I can confirm that you are correct. The distinction you describe is what I was taught in grade school. If someone asks, "Can I use the toilet?" you might reply, "I don't know. Can you? Are you toilet trained?" Where you read, "That document may be used," it means use of the document is permitted but not mandatory. But in spoken English, you rarely hear _may._ "
I do love your videos . They are clear and go directly to the points . As an English learner , your sample answers to the questions with can/ could/ may respectively are very helpful for understanding formal and informal, and , I will use ' may' only with the first person afterwards. Thank you so much.
The reason is that they are trying to nicely correct you. I would say "I don't know; don't you think you can lift it?" "Can" is used for ability, may for permission 1st person. Most people use "can" incorrectly, including myself sometimes.
It's not wrong. Depends on who you are requesting to. And if it is your teacher who is close to you is alright. But in any case it would be better to say "May I submit my paper on Monday? because you want them to help you. So politeness is best.
Thanks for watching. It can be tricky to ask questions in English, so I hope this video makes your life a little easier. All the best!
I would like to ask when to use the s word with and without apostrophe.. Thank you..
Hi Rebecca, this topic is very helpful to me. Now I can understand how to differ the three words for any circumstances and for different people. As usual, your explanation is very clear and concise. Congratulation!
Nice
May I ask a question teacher? I had learned from someone before that, may is use for something formal and can is use for capability.Please lighten me up hehehe.
Could I say, Could you please connect me to the Sales Department?
Feels like i have Wasted my life in my school and college, not getting this kind of teaching in depth. Now i will not waste it further. Thankyou teacher.
Thank you rebecca, everything is clear and you teach in a simple way. I think you have a crucial attitude to share with us a sensitive state of mind. That is a great skill for a teacher! ( I hope I didn't write horrible mistakes!)
Thank you
wow amazing. You're gifted how to teach with a good smile. May God bless you.
Ma'am, I like your classes. Thank you.
OMG! Teachers never taught me about this!! Thank you!
They taught you. Maybe you are not make attention 😊
just im joking with you
Good teacher👍.... I like your smile 😍
I wish to have an English Teacher like you
Love the way you explain the usage of the grammar. It's simple and easy to understand. I will definitely share and encourage many to follow your tutorial.Thank you so much.
Thank u so much to learn English... Ur way of learning is absolutely amazing... I easily understand... I get to learn a lot from you... I don't watch movies ,song etc but I never forget to watch ur channel.. ma'am keep it up... Good work.. 😘😘😘...
Hello Rebbacca, it's pleasure to meet you and love your smile while explaining...I hate English classes...but know I love you teaching...
Simply superb. Awesome presentation.
Thank you. you are my best teatcher
Super Teacher and I am so glad in order to know these polite requests
Dear teacher thank you for your best teaching. I follow all of your videos and I have learned lots of things.I know all of tenses , many words but I couldn't speak english and it is my blind spot.what should I do? I know it will be better with speaking and more practice .please help me
Really helpful, thank you.
Thank you i learn so much with you
I hope this video makes your brilliant life most easier
Having seen this video..there is no any problems about can, could and may.... thanks mam..
I proud you.i get the best way of teaching.
Tqq mam it was more helping to me to learn English and to talk in English in easier manner
Just lovely!!! Thanks madam!
Very nice excellent teaching methods
thanks you so much teacher. all your videos is very nice
Thanks a lot Mam🙏...now I resolved my big confusion
Thanks so much.. I'm happy to watch your videos.. So clearly
Thank you very much!
Thank you you solved a big problem for me
I from Cambodia. I like your videos ❤❤❤❤thanks you teacher for reveal on public❤
Hi Rebecca, can you plz suggest some tips on improving answer writing ✍️
If you really want to get a response from Ms Rebecca... You might wanna use "Could you please" to make it sound more polite... Thanks hahaha just kidding... Just applying this stuff that I learned from our very nice teacher Ms Rebecca
Tantan Cabarrubias she will not mind as I am considering her to be my friend
Your teaching way is great.
Thank you Ma’am 🙏 I love your teaching
Thank you
Thank you Rebecca. That was very needed.
Thank you so very much for all of your wonderful lessonsss 👍👍
Thanks u mam for awsm session
Ur the best teacher
Thank you Rebeca.
Thanks a lot!
you are best teacher
Thanks a lot
Thankyou, miss REBECCA
Best teacher
Thanks for working dear
O! Thanks a lot. You're a great English Teacher teaching The English Language to every human being under the one umbrella of honesty, simplicity...
Just awesome 👌😊👍
May you be blessed
thank you so much
Thank you mam !
That's very useful thank u mam
Thanks so much mam
Tq so.. much
Thank you ma'am, now i know how to use those 3 words hihi.
went ever i am bored u will always see me here love u rebecca
Excellent
thanks you ''Learn
Nice.... Stay blessed
thanks
Thanks mam
I like you and your`s lessons)))
Thank you Rebecca. I am Russian and we have a saying in Russia “ nihuya ne ponyal no bylo interestno”
amazing 👏
Thank you so much. This helps me a lot in improving my grammar.
Thank you mam
Thanks..
Excuse me madam,
when We need to know whether it will rain or not
Can we use
" may it rain today?
Thanks Maa'm your video does good job and its really amazing please make more videos of IELTS speaking or writing section as well
Nice lesson maam
Ma'am thank you very much. Your videos are very well explained and a must see for all!
Good!
Good work! Keep it up ❤️
Brilliant
It was really useful,thank u🙏
Hello Ma'am and good morning.
Is this grammar is correct? If not how could you chage this erreor?
Ex:
At 6:00 a.m., I and Bobby are asssuming duty and responsibilities here in the office.
Wow that’s why the teacher scolded me when I said with can I ~.
Make use of it
Student: Sir can I go to the Toilet please?
Teacher: Yes you can, but you may not.
Please give clear explanation. Above,over,under, below
May "they" reap what they sow!!!
May I say thank you to make youhappy?
Nice
When I was in elementary, I raised my hand and asked the teacher “CAN I go to the restroom?”, and the teacher replied “Yes, you CAN but you MAY not.” And from that on, I know exactly how to use CAN and MAY.
Yes, this used to be a bone of contention in my childhood, too (with both parents and teachers).
I lived in both England and New Zealand (if that makes a difference), and it was seen as poor English or even mildly bad manners to say "Can I?" ... and "Could I?" was frowned upon too. You stood the chance of being ridiculed if you said, for example "Can I have a piece of cake?" as the answer might come back as "You CAN ... it's a POSSIBILITY ... but no." ... and the same with "could". It would invariably be "May I have a piece of cake?"which would be your highest chance of success ... and much more so if a "please" was added at the beginning or end! I'm afraid can/could were looked down on as Americanisms, and not the done thing at all. Because this was instilled in me, I continue to wince at "can/could" to this day, and only "may" sounds nice to my ears.
Thanks a lot
You are such a wonderful teacher, thank you so much!!!!
You are welcome
Fantastic teaching experience 👍👍🙏
cvyjvjv
Thanks a lot madam.. It is a very useful lesson
I truly appreciate you for wonderful teaching free on you tube
Hy ma'am..i got much impressed with your efforts. And I learnt much from u..u are really an excellent teacher. God bless you
Great Teaching and Great Teacher
Best teacher i have ever came across ever since i started learning on RUclips.
Ma'am please make videos on regular basis so that we can get to learn many things.
Thanks madam! could I have more additional video of your lectures?
Thank you much, very enriching please .
After watching lots of videos.. This one helped me to clear my doubts.. Tq
This class helped me much ma'am.... Thnx for that... I was wondering about how to use but now i know well..
I finally understand the difference between can and may until watching this video. It is so useful to me. Thank you
Hello Rebecca 😊Your explanations are wonderful ,your accent is so clear ,you are polite rather a lot. I am an English Teacher in Istanbul and teaching English online. Your videos are feeding me and are improving my self -confidence to be much more productive for my students. Many many thanks for your efforts 🌹One day, if you visit İstanbul ,,please be informed me. It will be wonderful to have coffee together with the view of Bosphorus 😊🌹
She is really Wonderful Ma’am❤
Perfect. I can't thank you enough. Keep it up please
Thank you for all theses informations and how to implement them in a different situations
Thank you madam for your excellent teaching..
PRADYUMNA BEHERA you’re *
@@no-life4438 no your
Hii Rebecca mam....I don't know how and where to use "can,could,would, should,might,may" in a sentence correctly....please do video about that.... I'm waiting for that
There is just one thing slightly incorrect, to my knowledge, about the use of the word can/could and may. Perhaps it is a slightly antiquated use of English, but "may" is used for a request and "can" and "could" are you physically able? For example: "can I use the toilet?" - "I don't know, can you?!" Is a joke used on students at school. The correct form being "may I use the toilet?" (Am I allowed to use the toilet?) Not "can/could I use the toilet?" (Am I able to move my body to the toilet?)
Thought so too.
As a educated, native speaker of American English, I can confirm that you are correct. The distinction you describe is what I was taught in grade school.
If someone asks, "Can I use the toilet?" you might reply, "I don't know. Can you? Are you toilet trained?"
Where you read, "That document may be used," it means use of the document is permitted but not mandatory.
But in spoken English, you rarely hear _may._ "
@@herrickinman9303 Agree with you. That's what I was taught in school.
showing 'Ability' of doing something is just an aspect....but we cannot deny the fact that 'Can' can also show asking for permission
Perfect !! Thank you !!
WOAH,this helps a lot of people. Thank you ma'am.
I simply love your videos which range beyond general queries and tutoring ! Thanks
Very clear and no nonsense approach. You speak Very calm and focused. Other RUclips teachers speak so fast as if they are trying to catch a plane.
Hi , Teacher
And thanks you too for this lesson .Never known the difference .
I do love your videos . They are clear and go directly to the points . As an English learner , your sample answers to the questions with can/ could/ may respectively are very helpful for understanding formal and informal, and , I will use ' may' only with the first person afterwards. Thank you so much.
I was always wondering why people that I ask "Can I take this" answer me "Yes, you may".
The reason is that they are trying to nicely correct you. I would say "I don't know; don't you think you can lift it?" "Can" is used for ability, may for permission 1st person. Most people use "can" incorrectly, including myself sometimes.
@@rayober2273 I like that " the ability and permission"....!
Can I take this,yes I can this answer good.
'Can I...?' and 'May I...?' are actually two different questions. I think this lesson is actually misleading.
Ma'am, ur way of teaching is really understandable and interesting
Have I been doing it wrong for saying "Can I submit my paper on Monday?"
It's not wrong. Depends on who you are requesting to. And if it is your teacher who is close to you is alright. But in any case it would be better to say "May I submit my paper on Monday? because you want them to help you. So politeness is best.