Lesson 11: The Tense System. Using English Tenses. Introduction to Present Perfect
This lesson covers the foundations of the English tense system, how each tense is used, and takes a deep dive into the Present Perfect Simple.
About this lesson
In this lesson, we explore how English verb tenses work and why understanding them correctly is so important. We'll review past and present tenses before turning our focus to the Present Perfect — when to use it, how to form it, and how to tell it apart from the Past Simple. You'll sharpen your listening and writing skills through dictation and targeted exercises.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Understand and distinguish the core functions of English verb tenses (Past Simple, Present Simple, Present Continuous, and Present Perfect).
- Form the Present Perfect Simple correctly.
- Recognise situations that call for the Present Perfect rather than the Past Simple.
- Use new vocabulary and phrases in conversational sentences.
- Improve listening and dictation skills in English.
Lesson vocabulary
- experience — опит Learning a new language is a great experience.
- recently — наскоро I have recently started a new hobby.
- achieve — постигам What have you achieved this year?
- lifetime — живот She has traveled around the world in her lifetime.
- ever — някога Have you ever been to Canada?
- never — никога I have never tasted sushi before.
- just — току-що They have just arrived at the airport.
- already — вече He has already completed the task.
- yet — още (във въпроси и отрицания) Have you finished your homework yet?
- for — от (за период от време) She has lived here for three years.
- since — от (за начална точка във времето) He has known her since childhood.
- several — няколко We have seen this play several times.