English - A2B1
English - A2B1
# GRAMMAR
SIMPLE PRESENT
The Simple Present in English is used to describe actions that are regular, habits,
general truths, or situations that are happening now and are continuous. It is formed
by using the base form of the verb, with an "s" added for third-person singular
subjects (he, she, it).
There are some verbs that use ''IES''. Let's learn the rule
CONSOANTE + Y = IES I study at the same university where your cousin studies.
Study = He studies She tries to sing every night.
Copy = She copies The blue bird flies across the sky.
Try = It tries The baby cries when it's hungry.
Cry = He cries
Fly = She flies
And there are some verbs that use ''ES''. Let's learn the rule
NEGATIVE SENTENCES
In English, "don't" and "doesn't" are used to make negative sentences in the simple present
tense. Here's a simple explanation of their usage:
To have To do To go To get
2nd
( - ) You DON'T have You DON'T do You DON'T go You DON'T get
(sing.)
To have To do To go To get
Fill in the blanks using the correct form of the verb in parentheses, along with "do," "does,"
"don't," or "doesn't."
1. I _____ (not/enjoy) skiing in winter.
2. _____ they (have) a new car?
3. She _____ (not/believe) in ghosts.
4. Why _____ you (like) chocolate?
5. He _____ (work) on Sundays.
6. We _____ (not/plan) to move out next month.
7. _____ Maria (play) the piano?
8. They _____ (not/want) any dessert tonight.
We use the present continuous when we want to talk about something that is
happening right now. We have to use TO BE VERB + Verb -ing
I work - I am working
You eat now - You are eating now
He goes there - He is going there
#Questions
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Every time when we use the verb GO + a place, we use the preposition TO THE + place
I go to the beach every year
My father goes to the bakery
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But, with few verbs we have to use only TO + the place. Those words are:
The simple past is really simple in English, we only need to add ED to the verb. Let's check
some examples.
work - talk - walk - watch -wash - look - kiss - open - close - fix
ED
Today - yesterday - tonight- last night - this week - this month - this year
IRREGULAR VERBS
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There is no rule concerning the irregular verbs, so we need to learn them by heart
Take = took / See = saw / Buy = bought / Tell = told / Put = put / Read = read
Cut = cut / Hear = heard / Sleep = slept / Wake up = woke up / Speak =
spoke
Eat = ate / Drink = drank / Be = was - were / have = had
I took a walk in the park yesterday. We heard the thunder during the storm.
She saw a beautiful sunset last night. She slept for eight hours last night.
They bought a new car last week. I woke up early this morning.
NEGATIVE
To negate an action in the past, you just need to use "didn't". Remember that verbs
always stay in their infinitive form.
The Past Continuous tense is used to describe actions or situations that were ongoing or in
progress at a specific moment in the past. It is formed using was/were + verb-ing.
What do you do now? - What were you doing few minutes ago ?
Where does she go now? - Where was she going ?
Whom do you talk to? - Whom were you talking to?
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The Simple Future tense is used to talk about actions or events that will happen in
the future. We often use "will" or "going to" to form the Simple Future.
Will:
Going to:
A promise: A threat:
Attention I promise I won’t I‘ll tell your parents what
tell anyone you you did.
I will = I'll
You will = You'll broke the window.
A refusal:
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8. Do you think people will still be using smartphones in 10 years, or is there going to
be something new?
9. What will the weather be like tomorrow? (You can ask this to practice both forms,
as both can be correct based on context!)
10. Are you going to make any changes to your lifestyle in the near future?
11. What do you think will be the most important job of the future?
12. Are there any books or series you are going to start reading/watching soon?
13. When do you think you will next see your relatives?
14. Do you think we will have flying cars in the future or is it just a fantasy?
15. What will you have for dinner tonight?
16. What are some goals you are going to set for yourself next month?
# GRAMMAR
SIMPLE FUTURE CONTINUOUS
The Simple Future Continuous tense is used to express actions that will be happening
at a specific moment in the future. It is formed with will + be + present participle (base
verb + -ing). Use it when you want to emphasize the duration of an action that will be
in progress before and after a certain time in the future.
#Questions
Complete the sentences using the Simple Future Continuous tense (affirmative).
Turn the following sentences into negative statements using the Simple Future
Continuous tense.
Turn the following sentences into questions using the Simple Future Continuous tense.
Moment 1: The teacher selects an advanced level video (interviews, news, etc.) and the
students must watch it directly, without pauses. The goal is to see how much the student can
understand from a video without interruptions to ask questions.
Moment 2: The student must report what he saw and understood from the video presented.
Moment 3: With the teacher, the student reviews the video and expresses his doubts
regarding vocabulary, grammar, etc.
#Questions
The teacher should ask students to create sentences using the expressions they learned.
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# GRAMMAR
MODAL VERBS
Modal verbs are a group of special verbs, with which we will not use the "to" between
verbs, the "s" in the third person, nor the "DO/DOES" to ask questions. Let's see the
examples
Afirmativa: She might come to the party if she finishes her work on time.
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Playing +
Keyboard Guita Videogames Basketball Cards Soccer
r
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Action Western
Comedy Documentary • Pop music; • Indie music;
Romance Horror • Country music; • Techno music;
Adventure Animation • Rock music; • Hip hop & Rap music;
Musical Fantasy • Classic music; • Rhythm and blues;
Drama Sports • Brazilian music; • Lo fi music;
Sci-fi Thriller
To swim (verb) > Swimming (noun) To teaching (verb) > Swimming (noun)
To read (verb) > Reading (noun) To learn (verb) > Learning (noun)
To write (verb) > Writing (noun) To smoke (verb) > Smoking (noun)
To jog (verb) > Jogging (noun) To hike (verb) > Hiking (noun)
#Questions
1. What's the last thing you remember learning that truly fascinated you?
2. Have you ever tried dancing to a type of music you usually don't listen to?
3. Do you play any musical instruments, like the keyboard or guitar?
4. Have you ever been trekking? If so, where?
5. How old were you when you first started playing a musical instrument?
6. What's your favorite videogame and why?
7. Do you enjoy binge-watching series? Which one did you watch last?
8. Are you a fan of basketball? Who's your favorite team or player?
9. How often do you go jogging and do you have any specific routes you like?
10. Do you have a favorite card game when playing cards?
11. Have you ever tried drawing something from your imagination?
12. Who's your favorite soccer player or team?
13. What's the last book you enjoyed reading?
14. Do you have a passion for writing? What do you usually write about?
15. What's the last thing you bought while shopping that made you really happy?
16. Where's the last place you went traveling to?
17. How do you feel about swimming in open waters, like the sea or a lake?
18. When playing a game or sport, are you highly competitive or just playing for fun?
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# GRAMMAR
PRESENT PERFECT
The Present Perfect is a verb tense in English that is used to express actions or
events that have occurred at an unspecified time in the past, as well as actions that
started in the past and continue up to the present moment. The Present Perfect is
formed using the auxiliary verb "have" or "has" combined with the past participle of
the main verb. Keep in mind that when using the Present Perfect, the specific time
of the action is not important. If you want to mention a specific time, use the Simple
Past tense instead.
I have recently started learning I have been studying English for three
Spanish. hours.
She has never tried skydiving. She has been working at that
They have visited the museum several company since 2015.
times. They have been playing soccer all
We have already watched that movie. afternoon.
You have successfully completed the I have been reading this book for two
project. weeks
He has studied English for five years. They have been traveling around
She has always wanted to go to Japan. Europe since last month, visiting
I have read this book twice. many cities.
They have been friends since childhood. She has been studying for her final
We have lived in this city for a decade. exams every day
We have been renovating our house
for the past three months, and it's
finally starting to look great.
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It is formed using the auxiliary verb "have" or "has" combined with the past participle of the
main verb.
Obs: Keep in mind that when using the Present Perfect, the specific time of the action is not
important. If you want to mention a specific time, use the Simple Past tense.
I have recently started learning Spanish. I have been studying English for three hours.
She has never tried skydiving. She has been working at that company since
2015.
They have visited the museum several
times. They have been playing soccer all afternoon.
We have already watched that movie. I have been reading this book for two weeks
You have successfully completed the She has been studying for her final exams
project. every day
He has studied English for five years. We have been renovating our house for the
past three months, and it's finally starting to
She has always wanted to go to Japan. look great.
#Questions
1. I __________ (never / eat) sushi before.
2. She __________ (already / visit) New York twice.
3. They __________ (just / finish) their exams.
4. He __________ (not / see) that movie yet.
5. We __________ (live) in this city for three years
6. They __________ (never / travel) abroad before.
7. She __________ (already / start) her new job last week.
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#Questions
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the Past Perfect or Present Perfect tense.
Complete the sentences using the Past Perfect form of the verbs in parentheses.
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Affirmative:
She ___ (finish) her assignment when her friends called her.
By the time he arrived, the party ___ (already/start).
They ___ (live) in London before they moved to New York.
Negative:
I ___ (never/be) to a concert until last night.
She was surprised by the test questions because she ___ (not/study).
Although he's traveled widely, he ___ (never/see) the Northern Lights.
Interrogative:
___ (you/visit) the museum before it closed?
___ (she/cook) dinner when you got home?
Where ___ (they/live) before moving to this neighborhood?
#Practice
1. Have you ever visited a country outside of your own? If so, which one?
2. How long have you been studying English?
3. What books have you read recently?
4. Have you ever tried a sport or hobby that you initially thought you wouldn't like but ended
up enjoying?
5. Which movies have you watched more than once?
6. Had you ever traveled by plane before your first international trip?
7. Before you learned how to drive, had you ever imagined how it would feel?
8. Had you finished your homework by the time your favorite TV show started last night?
FREQUENCY ADVERBS
Adverbs of frequency in English are words that describe how often something
happens. They tell us how regular an action or event is. Some common examples are
"always," "usually," "often," "sometimes," "rarely," and "never."
#Practice
1. Do you always eat breakfast before work?
2. What time do you usually wake up in the morning?
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#Questions
PRESENT & PAST PERFECT II
If any of the questions below are not true, please pretend they are so we can answer
the questions.
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb in brackets in the
Present Perfect tense.
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb in brackets in the Past
Perfect tense.
Metro
#Dialogue
Immigration Officer: Good morning, ma'am. What's the purpose of your visit to the United
States?
Immigration Officer: How long will you be staying in the United States?
Woman: Yes, I have been to New York City a few years ago.
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Immigration Officer: Do you have any relatives or friends in the United States?
Immigration Officer: Do you have any other reason for visiting the United States besides
vacation?
Immigration Officer: Do you have enough funds to cover your expenses during your stay?
Immigration Officer: Alright, ma'am, your visa and documents seem to be in order. Welcome
to the United States and have a pleasant stay.
Book reservar
Check in fazer o check-in
Check out fazer o check-out
Cancel cancelar
Confirm confirmar
Pay pagar
Upgrade fazer um upgrade
Downgrade fazer um downgrade
Request solicitar
Complain reclamar
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Clean limpar
Make the bed arrumar a cama
Refill reabastecer
Call ligar (para a recepção)
Request room service solicitar serviço de quarto
Request a wake-up call solicitar uma chamada de despertar
Arrange transportation organizar transporte
Reserve a table reservar uma mesa
Use the facilities utilizar as instalações
Pack fazer as malas
Unpack desfazer as malas.
Dialogue
Receptionist: Good afternoon, welcome to the Grand Hotel. How may I assist you?
The Woman: Hi, we're interested in booking a room for a couple of nights.
The Man: Yeah, we're looking for a hotel that's centrally located and has good
amenities.
Receptionist: Great, we have a few rooms available. Would you prefer a single or
double room?
The Man: Hmm, I don't know. Do you have any rooms with a better view?
Receptionist: Yes, we have rooms with a view of the city or the ocean. Which one
would you prefer?
The Man: The ocean view sounds good, but I'm not sure about the price.
The Woman: Don't worry about the price, we can afford it.
Receptionist: Excellent, I can offer you our deluxe ocean view room with a king-sized
bed for $300 a night. Would you like me to make the reservation?
The Man: Actually, I think we'll look around a bit more before making a decision.
Thank you anyway.
The Woman: Are you sure? I think this hotel looks great.
Receptionist: If you change your mind, please don't hesitate to come back. Have a
nice day.
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# GRAMMAR
COMPARATIVE & SUPERLATIVE
When the adjective is long we can use MORE, but when it's short we have to add ''ER''
at the end.
Identify the short adjectives and form a sentence with all the adjectives that are
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here
Expensive - Cool - Hungry - Difficult - Hard - Funny - Interesting - Sad - Happy
Strong - Weak - Fast - Great - Amazing - Nice - Jealous - Brave - Simple - Lazy
the superlative serves to say that something is the number 1, it is a reference. We
always use THE MOST with long adjectives and add -EST with short adjectives.
ATTENTION!
we have some exceptions that must be learned
Comparative Superlative
Good Better Best When was the best day of your life?
Bad Worse Worst Today is the worst day ever!
Far Further Furthest What's the fu rthest city you've been to?
Little Less Least What is the least rich country?
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#Questions
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The Present Perfect Continuous tense is used to indicate an action that began in
the past and has continued up to the present moment, with the emphasis on the
duration or ongoing nature of the [Link]'s formed using the verb "to have" (in the
present perfect: "has" or "have"), followed by "been" and the present participle of
the main verb (i.e., verb+ing).
Complete the sentences using the correct verb tense (Simple Past, Present Perfect,
Simple Present, or Present Perfect Continuous) of the verb in parentheses.
“To tell a white lie” - Usada quando alguém conta uma mentira pequena e
inofensiva, geralmente para evitar magoar os sentimentos de alguém.
"She told a white lie to avoid hurting his feelings."
“Black and blue” - Usada para descrever alguém que está cheio de hematomas.
"After the fight, he was black and blue."
“Black sheep of the family” - Usada para se referir a um membro da família que é
considerado estranho ou embaraçoso em comparação com o resto da família.
"He's always been the black sheep of the family."
“Feel blue” - Usada quando alguém se sente triste ou deprimido.
"I've been feeling blue lately."
“Out of the blue” - Usada quando algo acontece inesperadamente.
"She called me out of the blue after not speaking for years."
“Catch someone red-handed” - Usada quando alguém é pego fazendo algo errado.
"The thief was caught red-handed stealing the jewels."
#Questions
The teacher should ask students to create sentences using the expressions they learned.
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# GRAMMAR
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS II
#Questions
1. What have you been studying recently?
2. I've been trying to eat healthier. Can you suggest any good recipes?
3. I haven't been watching TV lately. Have I missed any good shows?
4. They haven't been practicing the piano as much. Why do you think that is?
5. We haven't been meeting as often as before. Should we plan something soon?
6. What have they been doing to prepare for the exam?
7. Where have you been traveling this year?
8. Why have you been looking so tired these days?
Complete the sentences using the correct verb tense (Simple Past, Present Perfect,
Simple Present, or Present Perfect Continuous) of the verb in parentheses.
In the afternoons, Yumi has been going to her Kendo practice, a traditional
Japanese martial art that she has been passionate about. She's been practicing
Kendo for several years and has been getting better at it with each session. After
her practice, Yumi has been spending time with her friends, exploring different parts
of the city, and trying out new food. They have been enjoying discovering new cafes
and shops together.
In the evenings, Yumi has been doing her homework and preparing for the next day.
She has also been reading a lot of books, as she has been interested in Japanese
literature. Before going to bed, she has been writing in her journal, a habit she has
been keeping for a long time to reflect on her day."
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# READING
Moment 1: The teacher selects an advanced level text and the students have 1 to 3 minutes
to read the text. The objective is to carry out a quick reading, to see how much information
the student was able to understand in a short time.
Moment 2: The student must report what he has read and understood from the text
presented.
Moment 3: With the teacher, the student rereads the text and expresses doubts regarding
vocabulary, grammar, etc.
A Japanese girl named Yumi lives in a small town near Kyoto. Before she started her
current school year, she had already learned quite a bit about traditional Japanese
arts. She had studied calligraphy and tea ceremony from her grandmother, who had
been an expert in these fields.
In recent months, Yumi has perfected her skills in calligraphy. She has written many
beautiful pieces that her family has proudly displayed in their home. Yumi has also
developed a strong interest in Japanese history, especially after her teacher had
explained the significance of Kyoto's historical sites. This new interest has led her to
read several books on the subject, and she has gained a deep understanding of her
cultural heritage.
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Yumi's routine has been quite busy lately. She has joined a local Kendo club, where
she has been learning the art of Japanese swordsmanship. She has made significant
progress and has already participated in a few local competitions. Her dedication
has not only improved her skills but also built her confidence.
In addition to her extracurricular activities, Yumi has been excelling in her studies.
She has been particularly good at mathematics, a subject she had struggled with in
the past. Her recent test scores have shown remarkable improvement, and she has
been receiving praises from her teachers and classmates.
Overall, Yumi's daily life is a blend of traditional Japanese culture and modern
education, shaped by her past experiences and current endeavors."
# VIDEO
Moment 1: The teacher selects an advanced level video (interviews, news, etc.) and the
students must watch it directly, without pauses. The goal is to see how much the student can
understand from a video without interruptions to ask questions.
Moment 2: The student must report what he saw and understood from the video presented.
Moment 3: With the teacher, the student reviews the video and expresses his doubts
regarding vocabulary, grammar, etc.
#Questions
PAST PERFECT II
1. Tell me about something you had done before you turned 18.
2. Describe a book you had read that left a strong impression on you.
3. Share an experience where you had traveled somewhere and it changed your
perspective on life
4. Was there ever a language you hadn't learned but wished you had?
5. Talk about a movie everyone had seen, but you hadn't watched it until recently.
6. Mention a skill or hobby you hadn't picked up during school days that you regret
not learning.
7. Had you ever visited Europe before your 25th birthday?
8. Had she already started her new job when you last spoke to her?
9. By the time you graduated high school, had you already decided on your career
path?
10. Before moving to this city, had you ever lived on your own?
11. Had they ever been to an amusement park before that family trip last summer?
Complete the sentences using the Past Perfect form of the verbs in parentheses.
Affirmative:
1. She ___ (finish) her assignment when her friends called her.
2. By the time he arrived, the party ___ (already/start).
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Negative:
1. I ___ (never/be) to a concert until last night.
2. She was surprised by the test questions because she ___ (not/study).
3. Although he's traveled widely, he ___ (never/see) the Northern Lights.
Interrogative:
1. ___ (you/visit) the museum before it closed?
2. ___ (she/cook) dinner when you got home?
3. Where ___ (they/live) before moving to this neighborhood?
# VIDEO
Moment 1: The teacher selects an advanced level video (interviews, news, etc.) and the
students must watch it directly, without pauses. The goal is to see how much the student can
understand from a video without interruptions to ask questions.
Moment 2: The student must report what he saw and understood from the video presented.
Moment 3: With the teacher, the student reviews the video and expresses his doubts
regarding vocabulary, grammar, etc.