
đŻ Learning Goal:
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to describe your personal life experiences using the present perfect tense â both in speaking and writing.
đ„ïž Real People Talk About Their Lives
đ Instructions for Students:
đ Listen, read, and watch these short stories. These people are talking about real things they have done in their lives. What grammar do they use? What kinds of experiences do they talk about?
Tara â The Traveler
Hi! Iâm Tara. Iâm 20 years old, but Iâve already done many things in my life. Iâve traveled to three countries: Mexico, Costa Rica, and Canada. Iâve learned English and French. Iâve written songs, and Iâve even cooked for my whole family! I love trying new things.
Have you traveled anywhere special?
Whatâs the most exciting place youâve visited?“
âIâve alreadyâŠâ
âIâve neverâŠâ
âHave you everâŠ?â
Daniel â The Local Explorer
Hello, Iâm Daniel. I havenât traveled far, but Iâve explored many places in my city. Iâve visited museums, markets, and parks. I feel excited because I’ve recently changed jobs, In the restaurant where I work, Iâve met people from different cultures who live here. Iâve tried food from over 10 countries! You donât have to leave your city to have adventures.
Have you explored your country?
Whatâs a local place youâve enjoyed recently?“
âI havenât traveled far, but I haveâŠâ
âIâve metâŠâ
âHave you exploredâŠ?â
Lina â The Adventurer
Iâm Lina. Iâve done some crazy things! Iâve gone skydiving, Iâve climbed volcanoes, and Iâve slept in the jungle. Iâve also written a blog about my adventures. Some people think Iâm brave. I just think life is short, so I want to live fully.
Have you ever done anything crazy or exciting?
Would you ever try skydiving or climbing a volcano?
âOf course, I have… I remember once…â
âIâve takenâŠâ
âAnd you? What have you tried lately?â
Malik â The Digital Learner
Hi, Iâm Malik. Iâve learned English online. Iâve taken classes and talked to people around the world. Iâve connected with friends from five different countries. Iâve also helped my sister learn. I havenât traveled much yet, but I feel ready!
Have you taken an online class?
What have you learned using the internet?”
âIâve studiedâŠâ
âIâve learnedâŠâ
âHave you ever⊠online?â
âWhat Have They Done?â
In this quiz, you will answer 15 questions about four different people and what they have done recently. The goal is to help you practice the present perfect tense in a fun and real way.
Listen carefully or read the stories again, and choose the best answer for each question. This will help you understand how to talk about your own experiences using English.
Take your time, and show what you know!
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