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"Do you speak English ?"
- Well - I Had much Arguments with much people saying that "DO" is wrong
It should be "Can you" ?
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So.. Is it Right or Wrong ?
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Can you speak English & Do you speak English are both correct.
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Can you speak English can be taken as an offensive type of term in the way you say it, but most people wouldn't take offense to it.
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It depends on what you're really asking. I guess do would fit if you're asking if he actually can speak English, but "Can you" would sound more grammatic to me.
Can describes the ability, while do describes the preferances of a person. Both are correct.
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I think 'Are you able to speak English?' is a little more polite.
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"Can you speak english"
No i can't, i don't have a mouth, you know...
