Present Perfect:Make a Question
Past Participles
Learning Problems and Solutions
Learning Strategies
A Good Job for Me
100

I have known John since last summer.

How long have you known John?

100

What is the past participle for "work"?

worked

100

I have too many things to do.

Make a to-do list.

Do important things first.

100

What is one study strategy?

(many possible answers)


100

I am outgoing and friendly.

(many possible answers)

sales clerk

server

flight attendant

200

Alex has lived here for two years.

How long has Alex lived here?

200

What is the past participle of "make"

made

200

Alex is always late for class.

Set an alarm.

Prepare books and materials the night before.

200

What is one study strategy for listening skills?

(many possible answers)

Listen to the radio, t.v. or audio book.

Practice speaking and listening with a friend.

Use a script when watching a t.v. show.

200

I enjoy helping people.

(many possible answers)

nurse

teacher

doctor

counselor

300
I have lived in my apartment for 6 months.

How long have you lived in your apartment?

300

What is the past participle of "know"?

known

300

Eva can't concentrate.

Find a quiet room to study.

Take notes or highlight words.

Read aloud.

300

How can you improve speaking skills?

(many possible answers)

Repeat what you hear.

Participate in a language exchange.

Talk with an English-speaking friend.

300

I like working with numbers.

(many possible answers)

accountant

bookkeeper

banker

400

Shan has had a driver's license for three years.

How long has Shan had a driver's license?

400

What is the past participle for "eat"?

eaten

400

I can't remember new vocabulary words.

Make note cards.

Keep a vocabulary notebook for new words.

Practice new words each day.

400

What can I do to learn more in class?

Ask questions.

Ask the teacher to repeat words.

Take notes.

Participate in discussions.

400

I am creative and I enjoy working alone.

(many possible answers)

designer

photographer

artist

500

My friend has been married since August.

How long has your friend been married?

500

What is the past participle of "be"?

been

500

Matt can't pronounce new English words.

Have a study partner.

Listen to the radio, tv, or books in English.

500

How can setting goals help me learn English?

(many possible answers)

It gives me something to work toward.

It helps me organize my study time.

I can know when I have completed a goal.

500

I like making things.

(many possible answers)

builder

architect

tailor/seamstress