People who can speak two languages are often valued by employers.
can = habilidade geral
When I was young, I was able to develop an ear for music
was able to = situação no passado
They have succeeded in learning Portuguese
succeeded in + ing)
She managed to learn the guitar without a teacher
manage to + infinitive
Can you play the piano without looking at the piano keys?
can = pergunta sobre habilidade)
He was able to learn the Korean alphabet in only two hours
situação específica no passado
Benjamin is able to hear a song once and remember all the words
habilidade especial no presente)
Can/could = habilidade geral (sei/ sabia fazer).
am/is/are able to / was able to = habilidade mais formal ou situação específica.
succeed in + ing = ter sucesso em fazer algo.
manage to + infinitive = conseguir fazer, mesmo difícil.