Hv2_Present perfect vs. Past Simple

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 2

Welcome to English class! 

Lesson plan

• 5 min. Introduction
• 10 min. Grammar explanation
• 20 min. Independent working
• 5 min. Evaluation  

Lesson aim

After this lesson, you should be able to:

> explain the differences between the Present perfect and Past simple.

What are the differences between the Present perfect and Past simple?

• Unfinished action that started in the past and continue to the present
• Finished action with a result in the present
• With an unfinished time word (this week, this month, today)

• Finished action in the past
• Finished action with no result in the present
• With a finished time word (last week, last month, yesterday)

Present Perfect

Past Simple

Past Simple

We use the past simple for past events or actions which are all over and done with. There is no connection to the present. 

Present Perfect

We use the present perfect for actions that started in the past but are still connected/visible in  the present.

Is het verschil duidelijk?

1. Yes
2. No

Aan de slag!

Unit 4 • Lesson 2

Ex. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Do not work ahead!

Work must be done sufficient, otherwise you have to do it again.

Homework

For next class, you have to finish:

Unit 4 • Lesson 2

Ex. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5