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What's the different between "Do you speak English" and "Can you speak English" ?

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As a basic question, they mean the same thing. They both mean: Are you able to speak English?
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Do you speak English = it means "Do you know how to speak English" Can you speak English = it means " Are you able to speak English" "CAN" is used to express the ability to do something.
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In everyday English, they would mean the same. But getting a bit more technical, can means to "know or understand" while do means "to perform." So, one might "know" English, but not be able to "perform" it.
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What's the difference between "Do you speak English" and "Can you speak English" ? 'Different' is an adjective while 'difference' is a noun. So, the correct form is 'What's the difference'.

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