Talking about experiences using Present Perfect and Past Simple

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LESSON SET OVERVIEW

With this lesson set, your students will:

  • learn the differences in the use of Present Perfect and Past Simple;
  • practise using Present Perfect and Past Simple to talk about experiences; 
  • role-play conversations people have when they first meet;
  • watch two interesting authentic videos.

In the first lesson, students learn the differences between the two tenses and talk about interesting life experiences. In the second lesson, they further practise the use of the tenses by role-playing real-life conversations.

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Lesson 1 Teach students the difference between Present Perfect and Past Simple
Present Perfect and Past Simple
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Lesson 2 Practise using Present Perfect and Past Simple
sharing experiences using Present Perfect and Past Simple
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