Unit 1 - Simple Past vs. Present Perfect

Grammar- Simple past and present perfectThe simple past is used to talk about actions that began and ended in the past. My mother was a teacher for five years.The present perfect is used for actions that began in the past and continue in the present.My mother has been a teacher for ten years.  For the past five years she has worked as a primary teacher.Additional Resources Present...

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Writing Paragraphs in English- Student Stories

by ElenaMy mother’s once told me a really funny story about a partner who she was working with. They have been very closed friends since there because they worked together for the same company during more than fifteen years. One day Isabel told my mother, a curious experience that she had had while she was younger. She was working for another company as a personal assistant but she really wanted...

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Vocabulary Unit 1 - What's the story?

Vocabulary FocusNote: definition is chosen according to what meaning is given in the World Pass book.  Words can have other meanings.al·ter   (ôltr) v. al·tered, al·ter·ing, al·ters v.tr.1. To change or make different; modify: altered my will.cov·er  (kvr) v. cov·ered, cov·er·ing, cov·ersb. To...

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The Past Simple vs. the Present Perfect

Understanding the differences between the Present Perfect and the Simple Past can be confusing.  Here are the notes from the class and some links that can help you understand it.  I am also adding some exercises that you may try to test your understanding.We use the Present Perfect (have been / have played / have done, etc.) when we talk about a time from the past until now - for example...

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