My Story So Far - Present Perfect Simple & Continuous

Short overview of the lesson:

• Discuss milestones and “messy middles” in students’ lives.
• Read Maya’s life update and answer gist questions.
• Notice examples of Present Perfect Simple and Present Perfect Continuous in context.
• Complete grammar rules and compare how the two forms show results, experiences, processes and ongoing efforts.
• Practise the grammar through gap-fills, multiple-choice tasks and error correction.
• Upgrade simple sentences to make them more specific, reflective and B2-level.
• Play “Have I Ever? Have I Been?” and discuss personal experiences.
• Take part in speaking tasks, including an old friend reunion and mentor-style advice.
• Complete a Genially classroom escape room with grammar challenges.
• Write a creative homework task, such as a voice note, advice column or Instagram photo dump.