Mastering Past Simple and Present Perfect

Mastering Past Simple and Present Perfect

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the form and apply the past simple and present perfect tenses.

Slide 1: Introduction

Introduce the concept of past simple and present perfect tenses.

Slide 2: Form of Past Simple

The past simple tense is formed with the base form of the verb + 'ed' (regular verbs) or irregular verb forms.

Slide 3: Form of Present Perfect

The present perfect tense is formed with the auxiliary verb 'have' + past participle of the main verb.

Slide 4: Using Past Simple

The past simple tense is used to talk about completed actions in the past.

Slide 5: Using Present Perfect

The present perfect tense is used to talk about experiences, unfinished actions, and past actions with present relevance.

Slide 6: Practice Exercise 1

Complete the sentences with the appropriate form of the past simple or present perfect tense.

Slide 8: Summary and Conclusion

Recap the key points of the lesson and emphasize the importance of understanding and using the past simple and present perfect tenses correctly.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.