3. PAST
USED TO
(repeated actions in the past)
● We used to go to the movies
every weekend.
● I used to play the guitar.
● You used to wear glasses
SIMPLE PAST
(finished actions in the past)
● I forgot to do my homework
yesterday.
● You called me last night and I
answered you.
● We went to the beach on
Monday.
4. PRESENT
Present continuous
(Actions that are happening now or
soon)
● They are building a lot of new
apartments in this town (soon).
● Scientists are working as fast as
possible on a vaccine.
Simple present
(Things that are normally true or
common)
● "Nowadays, kids only meet
online."
● "I usually go to the market on
Sunday mornings."
5. FUTURE
Going to
(Express plans that have been
arranged)
● "They are going to build a mall
in this lot."
● "Students are going to study
through online classes this
year."
Will
(Express thoughts about the future)
● "Kids will study from their
computers anywhere they want."
● "Companies will sell vaccines in
affordable prices."
6. In summary...
● USED TO
● PRESENT CONTINUOUS
● GOING TO
● SIMPLE PAST
● SIMPLE PRESENT
● WILL
7. LET’S GET TO KNOW
EACH OTHER
Some questions to inspire us
8. What activities you used to do as a kid?
What are you studying or working with?
What are you going to do when you finish this
course?
Where were you born?
What hobbies do you have?
What are your plans for the future?
PAST
PRESENT
FUTURE
9. christmas stories
If my mom spends Christmas in São Paulo, I’ll spend it alone in
Florianópolis.
If my unvaccinated cousin shows up, I won’t let her in.
If my friend drinks too much on Christmas eve, I’ll send him to
bed.
Do these
sentences share
something in
common?
10. FIRST CONDITIONAL
➔ Expresses cause and consequence of a real possibility in the
future.
➔ The condition part of the sentence always uses if (“se”)
in simple present:
“If my friend drinks too much,”
➔ The consequence part of the sentence uses simple future (will):
“I’ll send him to bed.”
11. If clause (cause/situation) Main clause (result)
If + simple present Simple future (WILL)
If this thing happens That thing will happen
▧ Possible condition + its probable/likely consequence.
▧ Real situations.
▧ Used for real future possibilities.
12. If we watch a movie, I will
suggest a
comedy because
I love to laugh.
suggest a
drama so we
can cry.
13. If we speak in English, I will
be nervous, but I
will try anyway.
be happy,
because I want
to practice.
14. If it gets any colder, I will
move to
Northeastern
Brazil.
wear even
warmer clothes
and hang in
there.
15. If I travel to another country, first thing I will
do is try out their
food!
do is try to talk
to people and
make new
friends!
16. Cause and effect on polemic topics!
Brazil might take many
years to recover
economically if authorities
insist social distancing is
necessary.
If teens work part-time, they
won’t do well at school
because they won’t have
enough time to study.
If teachers allow students to
keep their cellphones with
them during class, students
might spend the whole class
on social media
01
03
02
04
You will only truly learn a
language if you have the
opportunity to spend some
months in a country where that
language is spoken.
18. RULES OF THE DEBATE
Are you
excited for
it???
● Two topics:
→ You will only truly learn a language if you have the
opportunity to spend some months in a country where that
language is spoken.
→ If teachers allow students to keep their cellphones with
them during class, students might spend the whole class on
social media.
● We will do it next class (feel free to research for arguments)
● Respect is essential. We can have different opinions
without being disrespectful.
19. How do we discuss things?
Agreeing:
I agree
I think so too
I think you're right
Disagreeing:
I disagree
I don't really agree
I don't think so
20. Should the federal government take action against COVID-19?
I think that the taxes
paid by people
should be used for
public and universal
health.
I disagree with Jeff
because we pay
too much taxes and
the health system
should be private.
I agree with Jeff
because everyone
should have a right
to receive medical
treatment.
21. Topic 1: You will only truly learn a language if you have the opportunity to
spend some months in a country where that language is spoken.
Agree: Disagree:
22. Topic 2: If teachers allow students to keep their cellphones with them during
class, students might spend the whole class on social media.
Agree: Disagree:
