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I don't speak english vs I can't speak English

Both phrases are correct, but convey slightly different meanings. 'I don't speak English' implies a general statement about not speaking the language, while 'I can't speak English' suggests an inability or lack of skill in speaking English.
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I don't speak english

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a general statement about not speaking English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker does not possess the ability to speak English. It is a simple and direct way to convey this information.

Examples:

  • I don't speak English very well.
  • She doesn't speak English fluently.
  • They don't speak English at all.
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  • Feb 4, 2022 ... I don't speak English, but wait yes I do. So I'm like the 4th episode, and one thing that is bothering me is every German that interacts with ...
  • Jan 18, 2023 ... and 'I don't speak English' serves that purpose admirably well. So does my 'I don't speak French', which is SO totally vile, that is obvious ...
  • Mar 9, 2022 ... Do you recommend buying the game if I don't speak English too well ? Discussion. I understand it is heavily story-oriented. Is it more of an ...
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  • Jan 10, 2017 ... “Sorry, I don't speak English. Do you speak Sanskrit?” क्षम्यताम्! अहं आङ्ग्लभाषां /आङ्ग्लभाषायां न ...
  • Jul 6, 2021 ... ... I don't speak English'. But if you know a little bit, ah, then it's trickier, because if you answer the first question and the second ...
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  • Oct 20, 2017 ... If you are not good at speaking English (speak only limited English), which sentence is correct to say? I don't speak English vs.

Alternatives:

  • I am not able to speak English.
  • I have no knowledge of English.
  • English is not a language I speak.
  • I am not fluent in English.

I can't speak English

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express an inability or lack of skill in speaking English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker lacks the ability to speak English. It implies a limitation or difficulty in speaking the language.

Examples:

  • I can't speak English very well.
  • She can't speak English fluently.
  • They can't speak English at all.
  • Aug 20, 2015 ... I can understand English, but I can't speak English properly. ·. This is your life & if you have determination, you can definitely reach your ...
  • Jan 26, 2024 ... ... I can't speak English fluently. Every time I try to speak English, I stutter and it takes me 5 or 7 mins to think of another words or ...
  • Oct 20, 2017 ... I can't speak English -> what are the differences between two sentences? To me, ' I don't speak Enlgish' sounds like 'I know how to speak ...
  • Jul 13, 2022 ... Sometimes I feel like I can't speak English properly. Is it normal for non-native English speakers to feel this way? Discussion. Hello guys ...
  • Jul 8, 2020 ... I can't speak English even though I read all the time: why? In this article I explain the 5 elements of fluency, and why you can't speak.
  • Feb 19, 2021 ... English is my native language and I can't speak English fluently. Suggestions. As the title says English is my mother tongue. I don't speak ...
  • Feb 7, 2024 ... I can't speak English · J'ai un flow de parisien ? · PLEASE Be like this random girl · New Real Madrid shirt A few days ago, I was lucky ...
  • Nov 6, 2024 ... Takuya Language Coach (@real_japanese_immersion). 17 Replies. 145 Likes. When I speak Japanese, I can't speak English.
  • Aug 31, 2020 ...I can't speak English” means that the person does not know English at all or knows very little. See a translation.
  • EISSN-2395-9908. "Sorry, I Can't Speak": English Teachers' Challenges of Teaching EFL Speaking in an Indonesian Vocational High School Sector. Purwati, Diana ...

Alternatives:

  • I am unable to speak English.
  • I lack the ability to speak English.
  • Speaking English is beyond my capability.
  • I struggle with speaking English.

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