A2 Expression Neutre

Ich kann nicht schwimmen.

I cannot swim.

Entraîne-toi

Signification

Stating the inability to swim.

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Contexte culturel

Swimming is a core part of the school curriculum. Most children learn to swim early. Similar to Germany, swimming is highly valued, especially in the lake regions. Public pools are very common and strictly regulated for safety. Swimming is a survival skill due to the high number of canals.

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Be direct

Germans appreciate directness. Don't be afraid to say this clearly.

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Safety first

Always tell the lifeguard if you can't swim. It's their job to help.

Signification

Stating the inability to swim.

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Be direct

Germans appreciate directness. Don't be afraid to say this clearly.

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Safety first

Always tell the lifeguard if you can't swim. It's their job to help.

Teste-toi

Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

Ich ____ nicht schwimmen.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : kann

The modal verb 'können' is required here.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Ich kann nicht schwimmen.

The modal verb must be in the second position.

Match the German phrase with its English equivalent.

Match: Ich kann nicht schwimmen.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : I cannot swim

Direct translation.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Kannst du schwimmen? B: ____

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Nein, ich kann nicht schwimmen.

This is the most natural and complete response.

🎉 Score : /4

Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

4 exercices
Fill in the blank with the correct verb. Fill Blank A1

Ich ____ nicht schwimmen.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : kann

The modal verb 'können' is required here.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Ich kann nicht schwimmen.

The modal verb must be in the second position.

Match the German phrase with its English equivalent. Match A1

Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : I cannot swim

Direct translation.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Kannst du schwimmen? B: ____

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Nein, ich kann nicht schwimmen.

This is the most natural and complete response.

🎉 Score : /4

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

No, it is a necessary safety statement.

Yes, it is very common.

Yes: er/sie/es kann, wir können, ihr könnt, sie können.

Say 'Ich möchte nicht schwimmen'.

Only if relevant to the activity.

Ask 'Kannst du schwimmen?'

It is neutral and factual.

Yes, it is perfectly fine.

Because 'kann' is a modal verb.

Say 'Ich lerne gerade schwimmen'.

Expressions liées

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Ich bin Nichtschwimmer

synonym

I am a non-swimmer

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Ich habe Angst vor Wasser

similar

I am afraid of water

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Kannst du schwimmen?

builds on

Can you swim?

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Ich möchte schwimmen lernen

builds on

I want to learn to swim

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