Present Perfect 1 Practice
somdn_product_pageThis present perfect activity is designed for A1–B1 ESL students and helps learners practise talking about life experiences using the Present Perfect. Through an engaging present perfect speaking activity, students ask and answer questions to find classmates who have had different experiences, developing fluency, confidence and communicative skills in a natural way.
Level: A1–B1
Time: 25 minutes+
This lesson comes with:
Fillable Fields – This digital worksheet can be completed online or printed.
Teacher’s Copy – Includes detailed teacher’s notes.
Student Version – Ideal for sharing via email for online lessons.
Present Perfect Activity Overview
1. Introduce the activity
Students read the prompts and review any unfamiliar vocabulary before beginning the speaking task.
2. Model the language
Demonstrate how to ask and answer Present Perfect questions about life experiences, encouraging students to give extra information and ask follow-up questions.
3. Pair work
Students complete the present perfect speaking activity with a partner, asking and answering questions while recording additional information about each experience.
4. Class mingle
Students circulate around the classroom to find classmates who have had different experiences. This present perfect communicative activity encourages genuine interaction and repeated use of the target language.
5. Error correction and feedback
Review common errors and highlight accurate use of the Present Perfect when talking about life experiences.
Skills Developed
- Speaking fluency
- Question formation
- Listening comprehension
- Communicative confidence
- Talking about life experiences
Lesson Objectives
- Practise using the Present Perfect to talk about life experiences.
- Develop fluency through a communicative speaking task.
- Ask and answer questions naturally using the Present Perfect.
- Build confidence discussing personal experiences with classmates.
Try this lesson in class today!
This engaging present perfect activity gives students plenty of opportunities to communicate while practising the Present Perfect in context. If you’re looking for more present perfect speaking activities, explore our growing collection of printable and fillable ESL lessons and worksheets.
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