Lesson 8 Title: Talking About Experiences
Subtitle: Lesson 8
Presented by: Fatima
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Today, we’ll focus on talking about experiences.

Grammar Focus:
Present perfect with (ever, never, just, etc.)

Vocabulary:
Travel, achievements, life experiences

Practice:
Sharing personal experiences and asking about others' experiences

Present Perfect Tense

Present Perfect:
Subject + have/has + past participle
I have visited Japan.

Ever ◦ Never:
For life experiences
Have you ever been to Paris?
I’ve never tried sushi.

Just ◦ Already ◦ Yet:
For recent actions
I’ve just finished my homework.

Travel, Achievements, Life Experiences

Travel:
Visited ◦ explored ◦ stayed ◦ traveled

Achievements:
Won ◦ completed ◦ succeeded ◦ learned

Life Experiences:
Tried ◦ experienced ◦ seen ◦ done

Talking About Experiences

Complete the sentences using the present perfect tense

1. I __________ (visit) three different countries.

2. She __________ (never/try) skiing before.

1. We __________ (just/finish) our project.

4. Have you __________ (ever/eat) Japanese food?

Speaking Practice:
Share three experiences you’ve had and ask your partner about their experiences

Homework:
Write a short paragraph about an experience you’ve had, using the present perfect and vocabulary from the lesson

Homework Example:

I have visited many countries, but my favorite experience was visiting Japan. I have explored Tokyo, visited temples, and tried delicious Japanese food. I’ve never seen such a beautiful country, and I hope to go back soon.