A selection of English ESL life past ppt slides

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My life

The past perfect simple is a complex verb tense that usually intimidates new English learners. We often don't see this tense until we reach intermediate levels of any given ESL course. However, it's used frequently in everyday life. In this post, we'll talk about the past perfect simple, when it's used and when teachers should start teaching it. As well, we'll show you a simple, easy-to-follow lesson plan that teachers can use to introduce the past perfect simple. Teaching this complex tense has never been easier! 

What is the Past Perfect Tense?

In English, the past perfect tense is used to describe the relationship between two actions that happened in the past. Using had + past participle makes the order of the two events clear. For example, one can say, “I had studied English before I moved to Australia”. This sentence is clear and concise. As well, one can see the past perfect contained in the if clause in the third conditional. Ultimately, the past perfect is used in complex sentences, which may be why new English learners are so intimidated by it. Don’t worry, with practice your students will be confident expressing their ideas using the past perfect.

Teaching the Past Perfect – Our Lesson Plan at a Glance

This lesson plan is an introductory lesson plan to the past perfect tense. In it, teachers will find clear explanations and plenty of opportunities for students to practice. Teachers can expect gap fill, sentence matching, and sentence starter exercises. The lesson begins with simple explanations of the tense and gets progressively more challenging, allowing students to really test their understanding.

Before teaching the past perfect tense, make sure your students are very comfortable with past participles. Past participles can be a real challenge for ESL students, so consider reviewing them with your students before beginning this lesson. Learning the past perfect doesn't have to be scary, as long as students have the correct tools in their kit.

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Verbs - Teaching The Past Perfect Simple – An ESL/ELL Lesson Plan For Teachers

A simple Past Tense activity to help SS get ideas of how to describe their day.

A typical day in my life

This quiz is going to help you yoo to familiarize kids with Shakespeare’s life and his works. You can use it on your lessons of home reading. The video is taken from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVtQxp8i9OM

William Shakespeare Quiz for 3d/4th formers

Students will demonstrate their understanding of verb tenses by writing about how school/life was before Covid-19, how it is now (during the pandemic), and how they imagine it in the future.



This is a PowerPoint presentation where students must fill in their writing, add relevant images, and eventually present it to the class.

 

There is a scoring rubric included. I will also upload a separate doc where students can take notes on their classmate's presentations.

Verb Tense Project Presentation

A biography of famous English author Beatrix Potter designed to teach children about her life and works and to encourage them to read her books. A reading comprehension is available to work on after watching the presentation.

The Tale of Beatrix Potter

Lots and lots of speaking - in pairs or one-to-one, in a classroom or online - about the BIG events in life - weddings, jobs, relationships, what happened to you in the past and what you want for the future. A great lesson for all-round speaking using all the basic tenses. CLASS HANDOUT and TEACHER'S NOTES INCLUDED ON FINAL SLIDES

Speaking B1 B2 Intermediate - life events: past, present and future

Title Slide:
Title: "Exploring the Present Perfect Tense"
Subtitle: "Understanding Usage and Examples"
Introduction to the Present Perfect Tense:
Brief explanation of what the present perfect tense is.
Highlight its use to express actions or events that happened at an indefinite time in the past, or actions that started in the past and continue into the present.
Formation of the Present Perfect Tense:
Explanation of how to form the present perfect tense using "have" or "has" + past participle.
Examples of regular and irregular verbs in the present perfect tense.
Using "Have" and "Has" Correctly:
Clarification on when to use "have" (with pronouns I, you, we, they) and "has" (with pronouns he, she, it).
Time Expressions with the Present Perfect:
List of common time expressions used with the present perfect tense, such as "just," "already," "yet," "ever," and "never."
Examples illustrating how these time expressions affect the meaning of the sentence.
Examples and Practice Exercises:
Several example sentences demonstrating the present perfect tense in context.
Interactive exercises for the audience to practice forming sentences in the present perfect tense.
Contrasting Present Perfect with Simple Past:
Comparison between the present perfect and simple past tenses.
Explanation of when to use each tense and the differences in meaning.
Real-life Applications:
Examples of how the present perfect tense is used in everyday conversation, literature, news, and other media.
Highlighting its importance for effective communication in English.
Summary Slide:
Recap of key points covered in the presentation.
Encouragement for further practice and exploration of the present perfect tense.
Additional Resources:
Recommendations for books, websites, or other resources for further learning about the present perfect tense.
In terms of design, you can use visually appealing slides with relevant images, clear and legible fonts, and bullet points to summarize key information. Animations or transitions can also be used to enhance engagement, but make sure they don't distract from the content.

Present Perfect powerpoint

Vik Muniz Art and Life. I made this ppt to introduce the artist to my young learners. It can be used in a variety of ways. I also used it to teach them the simple past. Hope you like it.

Vik Muniz

This PowerPoint presentation is designed to teach elementary students about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. It highlights key events, achievements, and his lasting impact on the world. This presentation is ideal for Martin Luther King Day lessons, social studies classes, or discussions about social justice and historical figures.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presentation Slides for Elementary Students

This PowerPoint presentation titled "Black History Month: Inspirational Figures in the UK. Celebrating Contributions and Achievements. (Presentation)" is an educational resource designed to commemorate Black History Month and honor the contributions of Black individuals to British society and culture. The presentation highlights the lives, achievements, and legacies of 12 historical figures of African or Afro-Caribbean descent who have made significant impacts in various fields, including politics, arts, science, and activism.

This presentation can be used by educators, teachers, and facilitators in middle and high school classrooms across subjects such as history, social studies, English language arts, and cultural studies. It serves as a valuable tool for introducing students to diverse perspectives, promoting critical thinking, and fostering discussions about the importance of inclusivity, equality, and social justice.

Grade Levels: Middle School and High School
Subjects: History, Social Studies, English Language Arts, Cultural Studies

By utilizing this presentation, educators can engage students in learning about the rich and complex history of Black individuals in the UK, encouraging them to explore themes of resilience, leadership, and cultural heritage. Through interactive discussions and follow-up activities, students can deepen their understanding of Black history and its relevance to contemporary issues, ultimately fostering empathy, appreciation, and awareness of diversity within their communities.

Black History Month: Inspirational Figures in the UK. Celebrating Contributions and Achievements. (Presentation)

Learning the past simple is beneficial for several reasons. Firstly, it's one of the fundamental tenses in English, used to describe actions or events that occurred and were completed in the past. Mastering this tense enhances your ability to communicate about past experiences accurately and fluently.

Secondly, understanding the past simple opens up a vast array of literature, media, and historical documents. Many stories, novels, and articles are written in the past tense, and being proficient in the past simple allows you to engage with these materials fully.

Additionally, the past simple is crucial for storytelling and recounting events, whether in casual conversations or formal presentations. It enables you to convey narratives effectively and capture your audience's attention.

Moreover, proficiency in the past simple is essential for academic and professional writing. It allows you to discuss research findings, historical events, and past developments with precision and clarity.

In summary, learning the past simple enriches your language skills, facilitates communication, broadens your access to English literature and media, and enhances your storytelling abilities, making it a valuable aspect of language learning.

past simple ppt made by akos

Culture, intercultural communication, cross-cultural communication

Adjectives to describe feelings, emotions

Adjectives to describe personality and character

Adjectives: Gradable / Non-gradable adjectives

Articles: Definite or indefinite article (a, an or the)

BE + infinitive structures (e.g. he was to become famous)

Clauses of contrast (e.g.  although, while)

Clauses of purpose (e.g. in order to, so that, so as to)

Clauses of reason (e.g. because, because of, due to, as, since)

Cleft sentences (e.g. It's Joey we're looking for)

Comparison: Comparative adjectives and structures

Comparison: Superlative adjectives and structures

Conditional 2 (second conditional) - would

Conditionals: Conditional phrases (e.g. unless, provided that, as long as)

Conjunctions (aka connectives, e.g. and, but, or, so, then)

Contractions (shortened forms, e.g. don't, aren't, etc.)

Determiners (words that can come before nouns)

Formal and informal English (politeness or colloquial language)

Future perfect continuous (progressive) tense

Future perfect simple and continuous (progressive) tense

Future phrases (e.g. be about to, bound to, likely to, due to, set to + INF)

Homonyms (two words with the same pronunciation - homophones and homographs)

It as preparatory subject (e.g. it's raining, it's nice of you to)

Linking verbs (aka copulas, e.g. I am a student)

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Nouns: Collective nouns (team, class, family, committee)

Nouns: Proper nouns (names of people, cities, companies)

Oxymorons (phrases with words of contradictory meaning, e.g. living dead)

Participles: Past participle (e.g. HAVING DONE)

Participles: Present participle (e.g. DOING)

Parts of Speech (aka word classes, e.g. nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs)

Past perfect continuous (progressive) tense

Phonetics (pronunciation, IPA, phonetic symbols)

Plural nouns: regular plurals with S ending

Prefixes (e.g. A, UN, IM, DIS, MIS, EN, etc. )

Prepositions vs adverbs (e.g. before me, saw him before.)

Prepositions: Double prepositions (e.g. out of)

Prepositions: Participle prepositions (e.g. pending, concerning)

Prepositions: Phrase prepositions (e.g. by means of)

Present perfect continuous (progressive) tense

Present perfect simple or present continuous tense

Present simple tense: S for third person singular verbs

Present simple vs continuous (progressive) tense

Pronouns: EACH OTHER, ONE ANOTHER (reciprocal pronouns)

Pronouns: Possessive pronouns (e.g. my, mine)

Pronouns: Reflexive pronouns (e.g. myself, yourself))

Pronouns: SOMEBODY, ANYBODY, EVERYBODY, NO ONE, NOTHING, etc.

Pronouns: THIS, THAT, THESE, THOSE (demonstratives)

Pronouns: YOU and THEY to talk about people in general

Quantifiers (e.g. some, many, much, any, few, little)

Questions: WH questions (open-ended questions)

Reported speech: reported questions (indirect questions)

There is / there are / there was / there were / there will be, etc.

Verbs: Transitive or intransitive verbs (words that can or cannot stand with objects)

Working with Paragraphs: ordering, titling

Role play, miming, drama activity or improv game

Pictionary (picture dictionary) or picture matching

Writing an opinion essay (persuasive essay)

Learners who are Pre-A1 have just begun learning English and will first learn how to:<ul><li>Say the letters in the alphabet and numbers</li><li>Say hello, talk about names and age</li><li>Name the colors and dates, express likes and dislikes</li></ul>

Absolute beginners who have begun to learn the letters and numbers

Learners taking the A1 Elementary exam should be able to:<ul><li>Introduce themselves and ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, things he/she has, people he/she knows.</li><li>Communicate using very basic phrases as long as the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.</li><li>Main grammar points to know: common adjectives & adverbs of frequency, going to, how much/how many, imperatives, I'd like, 's – possessive, common prepositions of place and time, present simple & continuous, there is/are</li></ul>

A very basic tourist level, which is enough for buying food and a bus ticket

Learners taking the A2 Pre-intermediate exam should be able to:<ul><li>Understand sentences and frequently used expressions (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).</li><li>Complete tasks that are routine and exchange information about familiar matters.</li><li>Describe matters of immediate need in simple terms.</li><li>Main grammar points to know: countable/uncountable nouns, adverbs of frequency, future will/going to, much/many, present perfect, past simple, past continuous, common phrasal verbs, common modals: can/should</li></ul>

A tourist who can do basic conversations about the past, present and future

Learners taking the B1 Intermediate exam should be able to:<ul><li>Understand points regarding family, work, school or leisure-related topics.</li><li>Deal with most travel situations in areas where the language is spoken.</li><li>Create simple texts on topics of personal interest.</li><li>Describe experiences, events, dreams, and ambitions, as well as opinions or plans in brief.</li><li>Main grammar points to know: question tags, intensifiers: too/enough, future tenses, past tenses, modals, conditionals, wh-questions in the past</li></ul>

Learners who can deal with both familiar and routine situations, in friendly and work contexts

Learners taking the B2 Upper-intermediate exam should be able to:<ul><li>Understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization.</li><li>Interact with fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without difficulty for either party.</li><li>Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain an opinion on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.</li><li>Main grammar points to know: perfect tenses, mixed conditionals, modals in the present, phrasal verbs, reported speech, wish, relative clauses</li></ul>

The level where you can be a tour guide for your foreign friends and talk about a lot of topics, even abstract ones, with ease and fluency

Learners taking the C1 Advanced exam should be able to: Express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts. Produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, using linking phrases (=words that connect ideas between sentences). Main grammar points to know: inversion, mixed conditionals, modals in the past, all passive forms, phrasal verbs (all patterns), wish/if only for regrets

Learners who can smoothly communicate in every walk of life, read long texts and write well

Learners taking the C2 Proficient exam should be able to:<ul><li>Understand almost everything read or heard with ease.</li><li>Summarize information from a variety of sources into a coherent presentation.</li><li>Express themselves using precise meaning in complex scenarios.</li><li>Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations</li></ul>

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