Use ever, never, already, yet accurately in context
Read and discuss a topic-specific article at A2 level
Practise speaking fluently on present perfect introduction
Complete written exercises with vocabulary in context
Teaching Notes
Warm-up: allow 8-10 min, let personal answers develop
Article: read together or have students read silently first
Vocabulary match: good for pair work
Speaking: encourage full sentences, not one-word answers
Exit questions: 5-min closer, no prep needed
Timing Guide
Warm-up: 8 min
Article + comprehension: 12 min
Vocabulary + match: 10 min
Exercises: 10 min
Speaking + discussion: 15 min
Exit + recap: 5 min
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A2 · Lesson 12 · Present Perfect Introduction
Have You Ever?
Present Perfect Introductioneverneveralready
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Warm-Up Questions
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Read & Understand
Article
Have You Ever?
James is interviewing for a new job. The interviewer asks: 'Have you ever managed a team?' James replies: 'Yes, I have. I managed a team of six for two years.' 'Have you used our software?' 'No, I haven't used it yet, but I have worked with similar tools.' 'Have you worked abroad?' 'Yes, I have just returned from a six-month project in Germany.' The interviewer smiles. James has done well.
💡 Did you know? British English uses present perfect more than American English. An American might say 'I just ate' while a Brit says 'I have just eaten'.
Topic: Present Perfect Introduction
Key words
Vocabulary
01
ever
at any time in your life
02
never
not at any time
03
already
before now or sooner than expected
04
yet
used in questions and negatives - up to now
05
just
a very short time ago
06
experience
something you have done or lived through
07
achieve
to successfully reach a goal
08
manage
to succeed in doing something difficult
09
try
to attempt to do something
010
complete
to finish something
Match the Words
Click a word on the left, then click its definition on the right.
ever
never
already
yet
just
experience
achieve
manage
try
complete
to succeed in doing something difficult
used in questions and negatives - up to now
before now or sooner than expected
to attempt to do something
something you have done or lived through
to successfully reach a goal
to finish something
a very short time ago
at any time in your life
not at any time
Say it right
Pronunciation
ever
EVER
never
NE-ver
already
ALR-eady
yet
YET
just
JUST
experience
EXP-eri-ence
Read & Discuss
Short Dialogue
A:
Hi! Can I ask you about ever?
B:
Of course! I think ever is very important.
A:
What about never? Do you use it often?
B:
Yes, I do. Never helps me a lot at work.
A:
And already? Is that difficult for you?
B:
Sometimes. But I practise every day.
A:
That is great. What is your advice?
B:
Just be consistent. Small steps every day!
Comprehension
What does person A ask about first?
How does person B feel about never?
What is person B's advice at the end?
Practice
Exercises
Gap Fill
Complete each sentence using vocabulary from today's lesson.
1. Have you worked abroad?
2. I have missed a deadline.
3. I have sent the report.
4. Have you finished ?
5. She has called.
Error Correction
Find and correct the mistake in each sentence.
She is know a lot about ever.
We was discussing never yesterday.
He don't have enough already.
They have spoke about yet before.
Speaking practice
Speaking Prompts
Discuss with your partner
Have you ever worked in a different country or city? Tell your partner.
What have you already done today at work?
Have you ever had a difficult interview? What happened?
Summarise today's topic in 3 sentences using vocabulary from this lesson.
Grammar focus: Present Perfect = have/has + past participle. Use for experiences (Have you ever... — can you give an example?
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