| Element | FORM/USE: 'WILL BE ABLE TO' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | MODALITY |
| SubCat | expressions with be |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | A2 |
| Cando | Can use 'will' + 'be able to' + infinitive to talk about possibility and ability. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Will you be able to come this time? (Brazil; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2008; Portuguese; Pass) [talking about contact lenses] Without them I will not be able to play football. (Spain; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2005; Spanish - European; Pass) If you need a musical instrument, I can bring my guitar but unfortunately I won't be able to play it because I have never learned it. (France; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2005; French; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | Will you be able to come this time? (Brazil; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2008; Portuguese; Pass) [talking about contact lenses] Whithout them I will not be able to play football. (Spain; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2005; Spanish - European; Pass) If you need a musical instrument, I can bring my guitar but unfortunately I won't be able to play it because I have never learn it. (France; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2005; French; Pass) |
| Comments | There are also four instances of 'would be able to' at A2, compared to over 70 instances of 'will be able to'. |
