Education Careers

Interactive Discussion & Grammar Focus

PAST SIMPLE

Finished Actions

Use this for actions that are completely finished at a specific time in the past.

Time Signals: yesterday, in 2020, last year, ago.

Example: "I graduated from university in 2022."
PRESENT PERFECT

Life Experience

Use this for actions that connect the past to the present, or for life experiences.

Time Signals: since, for, already, yet, ever, never.

Example: "I have worked in sales since 2020."
01. Share Your Journey
My Past Education

Tell your partner about a finished event.

Discussion Task (Use Past Simple):
  • Where did you study? When did you finish?
  • What was the most difficult subject you studied last year?
  • Why did you choose that subject?
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My Experience Now

Tell your partner about your life experience.

Discussion Task (Use Present Perfect):
  • How long have you worked in your current industry?
  • What is the best project you have completed so far?
  • Have you ever managed a team?
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02. Real Work Scenarios
Click the button above to get a workplace situation to discuss.
Your Goal: Talk about the situation with your partner. Pay attention to the timeline (what happened in the past vs. what has happened recently). Make a plan to solve the problem.
03. The Hiring Panel
Task: Choose the Best Candidate

Your company needs a new Project Manager. You and your partner are the managers. You can only hire ONE person. Discuss their past achievements and present experience to make a decision.

Candidate A

The Graduate

  • Graduated in 2023 with a Master's degree in Business.
  • Finished a top management course last month.
  • Has never managed a real team before.
Click to hire Candidate A
Candidate B

The Veteran

  • Did not go to university.
  • Has worked in this industry since 2015.
  • Has successfully led five major projects already.
Click to hire Candidate B
Candidate C

The Career Changer

  • Worked as a teacher from 2018 to 2022.
  • Has just finished a project management bootcamp.
  • Has already built an excellent portfolio of sample work.
Click to hire Candidate C