
This is a well-structured revision lesson for intermediate learners, focusing on the correct usage of Past Simple, Past Continuous, and Past Perfect. It provides a variety of interactive exercises and role-play scenarios to reinforce the grammar rules in a fun and practical way.
Objectives:
Review the forms and uses of Past Simple, Past Continuous, and Past Perfect.
Practice distinguishing between the three tenses in various contexts.
Develop speaking skills by describing past events and personal experiences.
Activities:
Complete gap-fill exercises with personal information.
Analyze and answer questions about photos.
Review and complete the grammar rules for each tense.
Take a "busy week in your life" quiz to practice different tenses.
Engage in role-play activities to practice conversational use of the tenses.
Why it’s useful:
It solidifies understanding of a challenging grammar topic.
It provides a clear, step-by-step approach to help students identify when to use each tense.
It builds confidence by encouraging students to use the tenses to talk about their own lives.
Outcome: By the end of the lesson, students can confidently form and use the Past Simple, Past Continuous, and Past Perfect tenses to describe past actions, tell stories, and answer questions.
September 1, 2025