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HI! I need help Past Simple & Present Perfect
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carinita
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HI! I need help Past Simple & Present Perfect
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How can I teach or demonstrate the different uses of the Past Simple and the Present Perfect? Thanks!! P.S. If possible, include links to the material you mention. |
21 Oct 2014
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spied-d-aignel
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When you are looking for sthg particular , just type " Past simple prsent perfect " for ex in the small window called CONTENTS at the top of the homepage here, then click on search and you will have all the documents related. Hope it helps. Hi from a teacher on holiday!!
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22 Oct 2014
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martinasvabova
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I always start like this: I open and close the door. And say: " I opened the door." Then I open the door , leave it opened and say: " I have opened the door." Then I write something on the board,erase it and say: "I wrote...". I write it again and say: "I have written..." Of course this is only for one usage of Present Perfect, but the most difficult to understand for my pupils I�d say. |
22 Oct 2014
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isa2
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What about creating a situation like this:
(showing a letter to the class)
Say: "I have received this letter. Do you want to know when?
I received it yesterday."
(showing a photo)
Say: " I have taken this picture. Do you want to know when?
I took it yesterday/ two days ago...."
You can continue with similar examples. I am sure your students will understand quite quickly what the differnce in use is.
BTW, I will publish a WS on this tomorrow. You can have a look at it and see if it suits your purposes.
All the best,
isa
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22 Oct 2014
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carinita
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Thanks for your help  Useful tips! |
22 Oct 2014
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