Roleplay: Could you...?

The things that they could and couldn’t do in the past

• When I was your age, I couldn’t solve these problems either.

• When I was a kid I couldn’t cook, but now I can
  The polite requests they make

• Could you please help me with my math homework?

• Could you please lend me 10 dollars?

• Could you teach me?
  The possibilities they discuss.

• I could help you in a couple of minutes.

• Mom could arrive at any moment.

• We could be in trouble.

• But you could read faster than me.

• I could cook something for you if you wish.

Could is the past form of “can”
“Could” for polite requests and suggestions

• Polite requests
• Suggestions

We can also use “might” and “may”

• The things that they could and couldn’t do in the past
  I couldn’t solve these maths problems either.
  You could read faster than me
  When I was a kid I couldn’t cook.

• The polite requests they make
  Could you please help me with my math homework?
  Could you please lend me 10 dollars?
  Could you teach me?

• The possibilities they discuss.
  I could help you in a couple of minutes.
  Mom could arrive at any moment.
  We could be in trouble.
  I could cook something for you if you wish.
  I could learn from you.

1. COULD as a past form of the action CAN (abilities in the past or capacities in the past).
   I could speak French when I was a kid.
   Ten years ago I couldn’t drive.
   I couldn’t arrive on time so I missed my plane.
2. COULD for the present. For polite requests or for suggestions (formal form).
   Polite request: Could I borrow your pen please?
   Suggestions : you could ask your teacher for help.
3. COULD for the future l. As another way to say MIGHT or MAY (possibilities).
   Rachel could be a new manager.
   Alex could win the game.
   He could go to jail for doing that.

The things the could and couldnt in the past →

• When he was his age he couldn’t solve the math problems
• when he was young he couldn’t cook
• he could read faster than him at his age

The polites request that they make →

• could you please help me with my math homework?
• could you please lend me ten dollars ?
• could you teach me?

The possibilities they discuss →

• their mom could arrive at any moment
• they could be in trouble
• he could cook something for him
• he could learn to cook

Time to practice!

• The things they could and couldn’t do in the past

  • When I was your age, I couldn’t solve these problems either
  • You could read faster than me
  • I could cook something for you
  • When I was a kid, i couldn’t cook, but now I can

• The polite request they make

  • Could you please me with my math homework?
  • Could you please lend me 10 dollars
  • Could you teach me?

• The posibilities they discuss

  • I could help you in couple of minutes
  • Mom can arrive in any moment
  • We could be in trouble
  • I could learn from you

Here my answers:
The hings they could and couldn’t do in the past:

• I couldn’t solve these math problems either.
• You could read faster than me.
• When I was a kid I couldn’t cook but now I can.

The polite request they make:

• Could you please help me with my math homework?
• I could help you in a couple of minutes.
• Could you please lend me 10 dollars?
• Could you teach me?

The possibilities they discuss:

• Mom could arrive at any moment.
• We could be in trouble.
• I could cook something for you if you wish.
• I can’t cook now but I could learn from you.

The things they could and couldn’t do in the past:
- David couldn’t solve those problems either
- David could read faster
- David couldn’t cook when he was a kid
The polite request the make:
- If he could help him with his math homework
- If he could lend him 10 dollars
- If he could teach him to cook
The possibilities they discuss:
- Mom could arrive in any moment and they could be in trouble

When I was a kid I couldn’t cook but now I’m trying to learn.
Could you bring me some things from the store, please?
I could you a great professional in a couple of years

Things they can do in the present that they couldn’t do in the past:
David couldn’t solve math problems when he was young either, but now he can solve them.
David could read fast.
Requests and suggestions they make:
If David could lend Jackson $10.
If David could teach Jackson how to cook.
The possibilities they are discussing.
Both could be in trouble if they don’t do the dishes.

“Could” for polite requests and suggestions

Polite requests

• Could l borrow your pen, plase?

Suggestions

• You could ask your teacher for help

1.- - When I was your age, I couldn’t solve these math problems either.
- Hehe but you could read faster than me.
- When I was a kid I couldn’t cook but now I can
2.- Hey David. Could you please help me with my math homework?

• Also, David, could you please lend me 10 dollars? I want to buy something. I’m starving!
• Sure or I could cook something for you if you wish
  .- Could you teach me?
  3.- Also, David, could you please lend me 10 dollars? I want to buy something. I’m starving!
  David: Sure or I could cook something for you if you wish.
  Jackson: Yeah, that’s great! Thank you bro!
  David: When I was a kid I couldn’t cook but now I can.
  Jackson: I can’t cook now but I could learn from you. Could you teach me?

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• David couldn’t solve math problems when he was a child, but now he can. Also, David couldn’t cook, but now he can cook very well.

• If David could help Jackson with a math problem. If David could lend Jackson $10. If David could teach Jackson how to cook.

• They could be in trouble if they don’t do the dishes.

David couldn’t solve math problems when he was a child, but now he can. Also, David couldn’t cook, but now he can cook very well.
If David could help Jackson with a math problem, If David could lend Jackon $ 10. If David could teach Jackson how to cook.
They could be in trouble if they do the dishes.

The things they could and couldn’t do in the past.
David couldn’t solve math problems in the past.
When David was a Kid He couldn’t cook
David could read faster than Jackson.
The polite requests they make:
Jackson: Could you please help me with my math homework?
Jackson: Could you lend me 10 dollars?
I could cook something for you if you wish.
Could you teach me?
The possibilities they discuss:
Mom could arrive at any moment.
We could be in trouble
I can’t cook now bur I could learn from you.

Could I have a glass of water?
When I was child, I could to play soccer for many hours.
I could to work abroad if I speak English.

Things they could and couldn’t in the past

• She couldn’t go at the party yesterday because she was sick.
• Last year I could travel to a new city. I really enjoyed!

Polite requests they make

• Could I have a soda, please?
• You could enter in the meeting and listen, if you want.

Possibilites they discuss

• She could meet new friends
• He could run a marathon.

Things they could and couldn’t in the past

• She couldn’t go at the party yesterday because she was sick.
• Last year I could travel to a new city. I really enjoyed!
  Polite requests they make
• Could I have a soda, please?
• You could enter in the meeting and listen, if you want.
  Possibilites they discuss
• She could meet new friends
• He could run a marathon.

Excellent class!

i couldn"t understood how to use could, but i know how to use it.
could i borrow your car, please?
you could tried platzi for study english if you don"t have enough money to go to the college.

My examples

• I could speak English in a year if I am constant in my studies

• I couldn’t run when I had a sprain in my foot

• You could practice English with me if you want

1. Could you please help me with my math homework?
2. I could help you in a couple of minutes
3. Mon could arrive at any moments
4. We could be in troble
5. When I was your ege, I couldn’t solve these math problems
6. But you could read faster than me
7. Could you please lend me 10 dollars?
8. I could cook something for you if you wish
9. When I was a kid. I couldn’t cook But noe I can
10. I could learn for you
11. Could you teach me ?

• Could you please help me with my math homework?
• I could help you in a couple of minutes
• Mom could arrive at any moment
• We could be in trouble
• Could you please lend me 10 dollars?
• I could cook something for you
• When I was a kid I couldn’t cook
• I could learn from you
• Could you teach me?

I could paint when I was a child now I can’t.
Could you hand me the cereal please?
The medicine could take effect in twenty-four hours.
Could you wash your hands before eating?

The thing they could and couldn’t do in the past?

• David couldn’t solve math problems
• David coul read faster than Jackson
• David couldn’t cook
  The polite requests they make
• Could you please help me with my math homework?
• Could you please lend me 10 dollars?

The possibilities they discuss?

• Jackson couldn’t cook so he asks to David if he could teach him?
• mom could arrive at any moment
• we could be in trouble.
• I could cook something for you.

1. I could cook, sometimes.
2. We could be in the trouble.
3. I could´n solve math problems

i could send you the food
if you have hungry i could cook something for you
could i sit on here?
could i wait until he comes back?

Ten years ago, I couldn’t cook my own food. Now, I could cook some delicious dishes.

• David couldn’t solve math problems when he was younger.

• David couldn’t cook when he was a child.

• Jackson ask to David, if he could help with his homework

• Jackson ask to David, if he could lend 10 dollars to him.

• Jackson can’t cook but he ask to David if he could teach this skill.

• David’s mom could arrives to the house any moment, if David don’t clean the house before after that he could be in troubles.

The things that they could and couldn’t do in the past

• When I was your age, I couldn’t solve these math problems either.
• you could read faster than me.
• When I was a kid I couldn’t cook but now I can.

The polite requests they make

• Could you please help me with my math homework?
• David, could you please lend me 10 dollars?
• Could you teach me?

The possibilities they discuss.

• I could help you in a couple of minutes
• Mom could arrive at any moment.
• we could be in trouble.
• I could cook something for you if you wish.
• I could learn from you.

**Cosas que pueden hacer en el presente, que no podían hacer **en el pasado.
When I was your age, I couldn’t solve these problems either.

When I was a kid I couldn’t cook, but now I can
Peticiones y sugerencias que hacen.
could you please help me with my math homework
could you teach me
Could you please lend me 10 dollars?
Las posibilidades que están discutiendo.
I could help you in a couple of minutes.

Mom could arrive at any moment.

We could be in trouble.

But you could read faster than me.

I could cook something for you if you wish.

David couldn’t solve math problems when he was a kid, but now he can.
Also, David didn’t know how to cook, but now he can cook very well.
If David could help Jackson with a math problem.
If David could lend Jackson $10.
If only David could teach Jackson to cook.
They could be in trouble if they don’t wash the dishes.

The things that they could and couldn’t do in the past

When I was your age, I couldn’t solve these problems either.

When I was a kid I couldn’t cook, but now I can
The polite requests they make

Could you please help me with my math homework?

Could you please lend me 10 dollars?

Could you teach me?
The possibilities they discuss.

I could help you in a couple of minutes.

Mom could arrive at any moment.

We could be in trouble.

But you could read faster than me.

I could cook something for you if you wish.

• David couldn’t solve math problems when he was a child, but now he can.
  Also, David couldn’t cook, but now he can cook very well.
• If David could help Jackson with a math problem.
  If David could lend Jackson $10.
  If David could teach Jackson how to cook.
• They could be in trouble if they don’t do the dishes.

Exercise:

1. I could sing when i was child, not anymore.
2. Could you lend me your book, please.
3. My Uncle´s flight could arrive tomorrow.

Exercise:
I couldn’t solve these math problems either.
You could read faster than me.
When I was a kid I couldn’t cook but now I can.
The polite request they make:

Could you please help me with my math homework?
I could help you in a couple of minutes.
Could you please lend me 10 dollars?
Could you teach me?
The possibilities they discuss:

Mom could arrive at any moment.
We could be in trouble.
I could cook something for you if you wish.
I can’t cook now but I could learn from you.

David couldn´t solve math problems when he was a child, but now he can. Also, David couldn’t cook, but now he can cook very well.
If David could help Jackson with a math problem. If David could lend Jackson $10. If David could teach Javkson how to cook.
They could be in trouble if they don’t do the dishes.

Here my answers:
The hings they could and couldn’t do in the past:

I couldn’t solve these math problems either.
You could read faster than me.
When I was a kid I couldn’t cook but now I can.
The polite request they make:

Could you please help me with my math homework?
I could help you in a couple of minutes.
Could you please lend me 10 dollars?
Could you teach me?
The possibilities they discuss:

Mom could arrive at any moment.
We could be in trouble.
I could cook something for you if you wish.
I can’t cook now but I could learn from you.

1. David couldn’t solve math problems when he was a child, but now he can. Also, David couldn’t cook, but now he can cook very well.
2. If David could help Jackson with a math problem. If David could lend Jackson $10. If David could teach Jackson how to cook.
3. They could be in trouble if they don’t do the dishes.

David couldn’t solve math problems when he was a child, but now he can.
Also, David couldn’t cook, but now he can cook very well.
If David could help Jackson with a math problem.
If David could lend Jackson $10.
If David could teach Jackson how to cook.
They could be in trouble if they don’t do the dishes.

• Things they can do in the present that they could not do in the past.
  David couldn’t solve math problems when he was a kid, but now he can. Also, David didn’t know how to cook, but now he can cook very well.
• Requests and suggestions made.
  If David could help Jackson with a math problem. If David could lend Jackson $10. If only David could teach Jackson to cook.
• The possibilities they are discussing.
  They could be in trouble if they don’t wash the dishes.

When I was your age, I couldn’t solve these problems either.

When I was a kid I couldn’t cook, but now I can
The polite requests they make

Could you please help me with my math homework?

Could you please lend me 10 dollars?

Could you teach me?
The possibilities they discuss.

I could help you in a couple of minutes.

Mom could arrive at any moment.

We could be in trouble.

But you could read faster than me.

I could cook something for you if you wish.

• David couldn’t solve math problems when he was a child, but now he can. Also, David couldn’t cook, but now he can cook very well.

• If David could help Jackson with a math problem. If David could lend Jackson $10. If David could teach Jackson how to cook.

• They could be in trouble if they don’t do the dishes.

I could run fast when I was 14 years . Now, it is hard to me running fast.
You could go to the doctor, if you feel ill.
I could travel with you next sunday.

1. When Davidd I was your ege, I couldn´t solve these math problemas either and I was a kid I couldn´t cook but now I can.
2. Could you please help me with my math homework?
   Could you please lend me 10 dollars?
   Could you teach me?
3. I could help you in a couple of minutes.
   We could be in trouble
   you could read faster than me
   I could cook somethin for you if you wish
   I could learn from you.

i couldn’t understand how should i use the word “might” so i watched this class and now i understand it.

Could reemplaza a can en pasado

ecxellent!

excellent class

fantastic class

very interesting class

Could es un verbo modal que se utiliza para hablar de situaciones tante del presente, pasado y futuro. Llegó el momento de entender cómo funciona con ejemplos de la vida real al hablar en inglés. Prepáratep para un nuevo roleplay.

Some examples:
Could you please help me with my math homework.
Mom could arrive at any moment.
David, could you lend me $10.00
I could learn from you.

Practice .
Past.

• I couldn’t run fast, when I was six years old, now it’s my favorite sport?.

• When I was studying in primary School.I couldn’t speak in publicly now it’s easy for me to speak .
  Present .

• Could you open the bag, please.

• You could come to the party with me .

Future

• I could travel at Christmas but I have to wait .
  I. Could find a better I work if improve my English at Platzi

Pay attention and give some examples about:
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1. The things they could and couldn’t do in the past.
   David couldn’t solve math problems when he was a child.
   .
   David couldn’t cook, but now he can cook.
   .
2. The polite requests they make.
   If David could help Jackson with a math problem.
   .
   If David could lend Jackson $10.
   .
   If David could teach Jackson how to cook.
   .
3. The possibilities they discuss.
   They could be in trouble if they don’t do the cleaning.

Past:

1. I couldn’t watch all the games of World Cup 2018 because I had not DirecTV.
2. I could work when I had seventeen years because I got a permit.

Present:

1. Could I open a window? It’s hot inside
2. Could I travel with you? I want to visit Mexico

Future:

1. I could get a new job but I have to wait.
2. I could buy your lunch but at 1:30 p.m.

David couldn’t solve math problems when he was a child, but now he can.
Also, David couldn’t cook, but now he can cook very well.
If David could help Jackson with a math problem.
If David could lend Jackson $10.
If David could teach Jackson how to cook.
They could be in trouble if they don’t do the dishes.

• David couldn’t solve math problems when he was a child, but now he can. Also, David couldn’t cook, but now he can cook very well.
• If David could help Jackson with a math problem. If David could lend Jackson $10. If David could teach Jackson how to cook.
• They could be in trouble if they don’t do the dishes.

The things that they could and couldn’t do in the past

• When I was your age, I couldn’t solve these problems either
• When I was a kid I couldn’t cook, but now I can

The polite requests they make

• Could you please help me with my math homework?
• Could you please lend me 10 dollars?
• Could you teach me?

The possibilities they discuss

• I could help you in a couple of minutes

• Mom could arrive at any moment

• We could be in trouble

• But you could read faster than me.

• I could cook something for you if you wish

• Past: To express abilities or capabilities
  I couldn´t solve these math problems either.
  David couldn´t cook but now he can.
• Present: formal request and suggestions
  Could you plase help me with my math homework?
  Could you please lend me 10 dollars?
  I could cook something for you if you wish
  could you teach me?
• Future: Future possibilities
  I could help you in a couple of minutes
  Mom could arrive at any moment.
  Jackson could read faster than David
  Jackson could learn from you…

1.The things they could and couldn´t do in the past?
David couldn’t solve math problems when he was a child, but now he can. Also, David couldn’t cook, but now he can cook very well.
2.The polite requests they make?
If David could help Jackson with a math problem. If David could lend Jackson $10. If David could teach Jackson how to cook.
3.The possibilities they discuss
They could be in trouble if they don’t do the dishes.

1. The things they could and couldn´t do in the past?
   David couldn’t solve math problems when he was a child, but now he can. Also, David couldn’t cook, but now he can cook very well.
2. The polite requests they make?
   If David could help Jackson with a math problem. If David could lend Jackson $10. If David could teach Jackson how to cook.
3. The possibilities they discuss
   They could be in trouble if they don’t do the dishes.

When I was your age, I couldn’t solve these math problems either.

I could help you in a couple of minutes.

Could you please help me with my math homework?

Also, David, could you please lend me 10 dollars?

• David couldn’t solve math problems when he was a child, but now he can. Also, David couldn’t cook, but now he can cook very well.

• If David could help Jackson with a math problem. If David could lend Jackson $10. If David could teach Jackson how to cook.

• They could be in trouble if they don’t do the dishes.

Things they could or couldn’t do in the past:

• They could play soccer in the same team when they were in high school
• They couldn’t go out without his parents
  The polite requests they make
• Could you please replay that song?
• Could you please close the window?
  The possibilities they discuss
• Maybe in some years the world could be better
• Jhon could teach us English

1. The polite requests they make
   Jackson asks David could help him with math homework
   If could please lend him 10 dollars
2. The possibilities the discuss
   His mom could arrive at any moment and they could be in trouble
   David could cook something for Jackson
   He could learn to cook
3. The thing they could and couldn’t do in the past
   David either couldn’t solve these math problems
   He couldn’t cook when he was a child

• David couldn’t solve math problems when he was a child, but now he can. Also, David couldn’t cook, but now he can cook very well.

• If David could help Jackson with a math problem. If David could lend Jackson $10. If David could teach Jackson how to cook.

• They could be in trouble if they don’t do the dishes.

he things that they could and couldn’t do in the past

When I was your age, I couldn’t solve these problems either.

When I was a kid I couldn’t cook, but now I can
The polite requests they make

Could you please help me with my math homework?

Could you please lend me 50 dollars?

Respuestas:

David couldn’t solve math problems when he was a child, but now he can. Also, David couldn’t cook, but now he can cook very well.

If David could help Jackson with a math problem. If David could lend Jackson $10. If David could teach Jackson how to cook.

They could be in trouble if they don’t do the dishes.

EXERCISE
●David couldn’t solve math problems when he was a child.
●But now he can.
●Also, David couldn’t cook,
●But now he can cook very well.
●If David could help Jackson with a math problem.
●If David could lend Jackson $10.
●If David could teach Jackson how to cook.
●They could be in trouble if they don’t do the dishes.

VER GOOD

The things that they could and couldn’t do in the past
I couldn’t solve these maths problems either.
You could read faster than me
When I was a kid I couldn’t cook.

The polite requests they make
Could you please help me with my math homework?
Could you please lend me 10 dollars?
Could you teach me?

The possibilities they discuss.
I could help you in a couple of minutes.
Mom could arrive at any moment.
We could be in trouble.
I could cook something for you if you wish.
I could learn from you.

David couldn’t solve math problems when he was a child, but now he can. Also, David couldn’t cook, but now he can cook very well.
If David could help Jackson with a math problem. If David could lend Jackson $10. If David could teach Jackson how to cook.
They could be in trouble if they don’t do the dishes.

What lovely brothers.

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• The things they could and couldn’t do in the past.
  I couldn’t solve these math problems either.
  You could read faster than me.
  When I was a kid I couldn’t cook but now I can.

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• The polite request they make.
  Could you please help me with my math homework?
  Could you please lend me 10 dollars?
  Could you teach me?

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• The possibilities they discuss.
  I could help you in a couple of minutes.
  Mom could arrive at any moment.
  We could be in trouble.
  I could cook something for you if you wish.
  I could learn from you.

The things that they could and couldn’t do in the past
I couldn’t solve these maths problems either.
You could read faster than me
When I was a kid I couldn’t cook.

The polite requests they make
Could you please help me with my math homework?
Could you please lend me 10 dollars?
Could you teach me?

The possibilities they discuss.
I could help you in a couple of minutes.
Mom could arrive at any moment.
We could be in trouble.
I could cook something for you if you wish.
I could learn from you.

Could is the past form of “can”
“Could” for polite requests and suggestions

Polite requestsSuggestions

The things that they could and couldn’t do in the past

When I was your age, I couldn’t solve these problems either.

When I was a kid I couldn’t cook, but now I can
The polite requests they make

Could you please help me with my math homework?

Could you please lend me 10 dollars?

I could speak Italian when I was a child.

1. David couldn’t solve math problems when he was a child, but now he can. Also, David couldn’t cook, but now he can cook very well.
2. If David could help Jackson with a math problem. If David could lend Jackson $10. If David could teach Jackson how to cook.
3. They could be in trouble if they don’t do the dishes.

• The things that they could and couldn’t do in the past

When I was your age, I couldn’t solve these problems either.

When I was a kid I couldn’t cook, but now I can

• Requests and suggestions they make.

Could you please help me with my math homework?

Could you please lend me 10 dollars?

Could you teach me?

• The possibilities they discuss.

I could help you in a couple of minutes.

Mom could arrive at any moment.

We could be in trouble.

Could is the past form of “can”
“Could” for polite requests and suggestions

Polite requests
Suggestions
We can also use “might” and “may”

The polite requests they make

Rachel could be the new manager