Saturday, September 23, 2023

ESL WORKSHEET - Giving Opinions; Present Perfect

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS
I HAVE BEEN TO...


LinguaHouse
Sep. 23, 2023


Level: Elementary (A1-A2)
Type of English: General English
Tags: Travel and Leisure; Describing Places; Giving Opinions; Present Perfect; 18+ Years Old; Grammar Practice
Publication date: 09/23/2023

In this updated lesson plan, students are introduced to the present perfect form of the verb to be. They discuss different types of souvenirs and listen to three short dialogues. The language point explores questions, long and short answers, contractions and pronunciation. There are two sets of practice exercises and a speaking activity. The lesson also includes a short optional reading activity about the pros and cons of buying souvenirs (by Stephanie Hirschman).

  • CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in American English.
  • CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in American English.
  • CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
  • CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English.
  • CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio (international English).

AUDIO TRANSCRIPT


Conversation 1
Person A: How was your trip to Spain?
Person B: It was great, thanks. I have a little present for you. Here you are.
Person A: Oh, thanks for thinking of me. I love fridge magnets!
Person B: I know. Have you been to Spain?
Person A: Yes, I have. I’ve been to Spain a few times. I love the food.
Person B: Me too.

Conversation 2
Person C: So, you’re back from Australia. How was it?
Person D: Amazing, thanks. Have you ever been there?
Person C: No, I haven’t. I’ve never been abroad.
Person D: Really? Well, I got you a gift.
Person C: A dish towel with a kangaroo! I can always use more dish towels. Thanks a lot!

Conversation 3
Person E: Where’s Mike?
Person F: He’s gone home. He didn’t feel well.
Person E: Oh, that’s too bad. I have a snow globe to give him. I got it in California. I know he collects them. And he has never been to California.
Person F: You can give it to him tomorrow. You know, I’ve been to California. I went to Los Angeles last year.
Person E: What did you think?
Person F: I had a great time, and the people are so friendly. It was a lot of fun.
Person E: Same here.

Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/i-have-been-to. Accessed on September 23, 2023. © 2008–2023 LinguaHouse.com. All rights reserved.

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