2. ClassReview
PRESENT TENSES
We use them to
talk about the
present and the
future.
Present simple I work
Present continuous She is working
Present perfect We have worked
Subject, verb to be/to
have, verb, complement
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He works at McDonald’s.
I'll phone you when I get
home.
3. PastSimple andPresentPerfect
PastSimple
It is used for actions that
started and finished at a
specific time in the past.
I watched a movie last week.
To describe several actions that
were completed in the past.
I finished work, walked to the
beach and met my friends.
4. PastSimple andPresentPerfect
PastSimple
To describe a process that
started and finished in the past.
I lived in Italy for five years.
In sentences that describe past
habits.
I often played soccer when I was a
young man.
5. PastSimple andPresentPerfect
PresentPerfect
For something that started in the
past and continues in the
present
She has lived in Liverpool all her
life.
When we are talking about our
experience up to the present.
I've played the guitar ever since I
was a teenager.
6. PastSimple andPresentPerfect
PresentPerfect
We often use the adverb ever to
talk about experience up to the
present
My last birthday was the worst day I
have ever had.
We use never for the negative form.
Have you ever met George?
Yes, but I've never met his wife.
7. PastSimple andPresentPerfect
PresentPerfect
For something that happened in
the past but is important in the
present.
I can't get in the house. I've lost my
keys.
When someone has gone to a place
and returned
Have you ever been to San
Francisco?
B: No, but I've been to Los Angeles.
9. VS PresentPerfect
PastSimple
Has the time period finished?
I have been to the
supermarket three
times this week.
This week has not
finished yet.
Martin has
crashed his
car again.
This is new
information.
Martin
crashed his
car last year
This is old
information.
I went three times
to the supermarket
last week.
Last week has
finished.
Is it new information or old?
10. VS PresentPerfect
PastSimple
Is it a specific time?
I have seen that
movie already.
We don't know
when
I have lived in
Victoria for five
years.
I still live in
Victoria.
I lived in
Victoria for
five years.
I don't live
in Victoria
now.
I saw that movie
on Thursday.
We know exactly
when.
Has the action finished (sentences with “for” or “since”)?
12. Yourturn!!! 19 02 24
Work in pairs!!!
You have not spoken to your friend in a long time, so you decide to
send them an Instagram DM, telling them how you have been
travelling the world and how you have lived amazing experiences.
● Make sure to use both simple past and present perfect tense.
● Make sure to name at least two different cities or countries (each
one of you),
● Mention the food you ate, the things you did and the places you
visited.