Using Present Perfect and Past Simple

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LESSON SET OVERVIEW

With this lesson set, your students will:

  • learn the differences between Present Perfect and Past Simple,
  • watch a video and discuss active lives of elderly people, 
  • discuss conversations people have when they first meet,
  • engage in sharing experiences using Present Perfect and Past Simple,
  • watch a video about the first conversation between people.

With this lesson set, students have plenty of opportunities to learn the differences between Present Perfect and Past Simple while doing various activities and discussing interesting topics.

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Lesson 1 Students explore Present Perfect and Past Simple
Present Perfect and Past Simple
Standard Lesson 60 min Free

You’re never too old for great things

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Students learn the differences between Present Perfect and Past Simple through reading, video activities, and discussions. They watch a video and discuss the active life of a 78-year-old man. Students also imagine their lives in their 80s.

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Lesson 2 Students practise Present Perfect and Past Simple more
sharing experiences using Present Perfect and Past Simple
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Sharing experiences (Present Perfect and Past Simple)

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Students revise the use of Present Perfect and Past Simple and discuss how to start and end a conversation. They watch a video about people who have just met and do a role play in which they have a first conversation with their partner in different situations.

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  1. lorettamigani

    Hi,

    Thanks for all the lesson plans. I have noticed that my students are struggling with the new fonts and I was wondering if there’s a way to change that? Thanks

    1. Ewa

      Hi! Thanks for the comment.
      We are not planning to change the fonts in the foreseeable future.

  2. Fernando Pereira

    I’m a private tutor (one-on-one online lessons), I’ve just become a subscriber and am starting to explore the lessons. Very nice job here. The video on lesson 2 was especially moving and I’m sure it will also serve as a source for discussions with my students. Really nice of you guys to make such rich content available for us.

    1. Ewa

      Thanks! We’re glad you find our material useful 🙂

  3. Fernando Pereira

    Oh since I’m already commenting here, if I might have this question cleared up: can I use the lessons on an online recorded course? Like a complete English course with recorded classes? How about for youtube public video classes?

    1. Ewa

      Please reach out to us at [email protected] for any questions you might have regarding copyright issues.

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