Where Can I Buy...? Correct Word Order in Questions

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Imagine you are in a new city. You need to find a shop to buy milk or stamps. You want to ask for help, but you aren't sure what to say. Many people say, “Where I can buy stamps?” But in English, this sounds a little bit wrong.
In this video, we teach you one simple rule so you can ask for what you need clearly and correctly every time.
What You Will Learn:
• The "Switch" Rule: Learn why the word "can" must come before the word "I" when you ask a question.
• Simple Sentence Patterns: We practice the correct order: "Where can I buy...?"
• Fixing Common Mistakes: We show you why we don't say "Where I can...?" or "Is ready my office?"
• Daily Life Examples: Learn how to ask for things you need, like stamps, tickets, or food.
Summary for Beginners: Asking a question is like a little dance. In a normal sentence, you say "I can." But when you ask a question, the words change places. You must say "Can I?"
Examples: ✅ Correct: "Where can I buy stamps?" ❌ Incorrect: "Where I can buy stamps?"
✅ Correct: "Is my office ready?" ❌ Incorrect: "Is ready my office?"
Who This Helps: This lesson is perfect for beginner and low-level adult learners. If you want to feel safe and confident when you go shopping or travel, this video is for you.
Guided Practice: Let’s try it! Look at these three things and try to ask the question out loud:
1. (Milk) → Where can I buy milk?
2. (Bus tickets) → Where can I buy bus tickets?
3. (Stamps) → Where can I buy stamps?
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