Lesson 9: Real World Grammar
Today we will look at terms related to student life:
Grammar: present perfect vs present simple
Grammar: Present Perfect; negative; question form
Present perfect information gap
Reading in context: talking about experiences
Wrap Up
I drank Australian coffee. → I have drunk Australian Coffee
I ate lamington. → I have eaten lamington.
I went to Bondi Beach. → I have been to Bondi Beach
I bought presents. → I have bought presents
I tried surfing. → I have tried surfing.
I flew by Qantas Airlines. → I have flown by Qantas.
I have drunk Australian Coffee → I haven’t drunk A.C
I have eaten lamington. → I haven’t eaten lamington.
I have been to Bondi Beach → I haven’t been to Bondi B.
I have bought presents → I haven’t bought presents.
I have tried surfing. → I haven’t tried surfing.
I have flown by Qantas. → I haven’t flown by Qantas.
I drink Australian coffee → Have you (ever) drunk Australian coffee?
I eat lamington → Have you ever eaten lamington?
I go to Bondi Beach→ Have you ever been to Bondi Beach?
I buy presents → Have you ever bought presents?
I try surfing → Have you ever tried surfing?
I fly by Qantas Airlines → Have you ever flown by Qantas?
Let's Practice:
Have you ever eaten …………….?
Yes I have / No I haven’t.
Have you ever drunk …………….?
Yes I have / No I haven’t.
Have you ever been to …………….?
Yes I have / No I haven’t.
Have you ever flown …………….?
Yes I have / No I haven’t.
Have you ever drunk…………….?
Yes I have / No I haven’t.
Practice Reading and Role Play
Conversation 1 – At a Café
A: Have you ever drunk Australian coffee?
B: Yes, I have. I tried a flat white yesterday.
A: Nice! Have you ever tried a magic coffee?
B: No, I haven’t. What’s that?
A: It’s a special Melbourne coffee. You should try it!
Conversation 2 – At the beach
A: Have you ever been to Bondi Beach?
B: No, I haven’t been there yet.
A: Really? I’ve been there twice. It’s beautiful!
B: I’ve only been to St Kilda Beach in Melbourne.
Conversation 3 – Shopping for gifts
A: Have you ever bought presents in an Australian shop?
B: Yes, I’ve bought boomerangs and T-shirts.
A: Cool. Have you ever bought Tim Tams?
B: Of course! But I haven’t bought lamingtons yet.