Test before learning

How much do you know about Present Perfect?

Fill in ( )s and s. Put one word in each blank.

* he has worked = he’s worked

* he is working = he’s working

How long?

How long have you worked here?

I’ve worked for this company for 3years
(How long)
I’ve worked for this company for 3 years.
1 I’ve worked for this company since 2011.
(When)
I joined this company in 2011.
I joined this company 3years ago.
 3yrs

2011 now 2014

! work, live, study I’ve worked here for 3years.

In your =I’ve been working here for 3 years.
language (No difference in meaning)
vs English
(Talking about
now)
I’ve worked here for 3 years.
I’ve been working here for 3 years.

I’ve worked here for since 2011.

I’ve been working here since 2011. .
(Talking about the
past)
I joined this company in 2011.
I joined here 3 years ago. .
for + a day, two days, a week, an hour, etc.
since + July, 2011, Monday, I left school, I was young, etc.
He has worked -> He’s worked
He is working ->He’s working

Exercise Fill in the blanks. Put one word in each black.

Mr. Kang moved to Seoul in 2012.

He is living in Seoul now. He likes Seoul.
2yrs
1. Mr. Kim’s _____ living in Seoul _____ 2012
2012 Now 2014 2. He _________ in Seoul now.
3.
4.
Have
He’s l________ in Seoul ______ 2 years.
He moved to Seoul 3 2years ______.
you
5. ever?
He’s been happy _____ he moved to Seoul.
How many jobs have you had since you left
school?
experience
I’ve had 3 jobs since l left school.
I graduated from college in 2006.
In 2007 I worked for A bank.
2 years later I moved to B bank.

vs English
(Talking about
now)
I’ve had 3 jobs since l left school.

(Talking about the

past)
2 In 2007 I worked for A bank.
I moved to B bank 2 years later
Q) Have you ever been to Europe? (X have you ever gone to ..?)
A) Yes, once./ Yes, several times. / Yes, many times.
A) No, never./ No, I haven’t./ I’ve never been to Europe in my life.

Q) Have you ever worked with a difficult person?

A) Yes, the boss in my previous company wasn’t easy to work with.

Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon or asked the grinning bobcat
why he grinned? (Colors of the winds, a theme song to Pocahontas)

Exercise Fill in the blanks. Put one word in one black.

Mr. Han graduated college in 1999..
He’s working for H company.
Now he’s looking for a
new job. 1999
.

1. Since leaving college, Mr. Han’s _________ two jobs. He has worked -> He’s worked
2. He joined T company _____ 2000. He is working ->He’s working
3. He moved to H company _____ 2007.
4.
5.
He’s _____ working for the present company _____ 7 years.
He’s _______ for H company ____ he quit his previous job. Review
1. How long How long have you worked here?

1. Fill in blanks I’ve worked here ___ 5 months.

I’ve been w____ here for 5 ______.
I’ve worked here ____ May.
5months
I’ve _____ w____ here ____ May.

May now Oct

I j_____ this company ___ May.
I joined here __ months ____. .
for + a day, two days, a week I’ve died every day
since + July, 2011, I left school
waiting for you
Darling, don't be afraid
2. Ask and answer questions in a pair. I ‘ve loved you for a
Thousand years
How long have you worked with your boss? I'll love you for a
Thousand more.
How long have you drunk coffee? (beer/coke/...)
How long have you driven a car? A thousand years by
How long has the Earth existed? Christina Perri
How long have humans existed on the Earth?

2. Experience
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 How many cups of coffee have you drunk
today?
1. Fill in blanks
It’s 4 p.m.
Mr Jung’s making coffee now.
He d____ his first coffee at ______.
now 4 pm He’s _____ _____ cups of coffee
8am
coffee _______ 8 am.

2. Ask and answer questions in a pair.

Have you ever worked with a difficult boss?

Have you ever worked with an annoying coworker?
Have you ever considered reducing your caffeine intake?
Have you ever tried to lose your weight? Did you succeed?
Have you ever stolen something? Have you ever been stolen something/
How many jobs have you had all your life?

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 how long?
How long have you worked here?
I’ve worked for this company for 3years
(How long)
I’ve worked for this company for 3 years.
I’ve worked for this company since 2011.
3yrs (When )
I joined this company in 2011.
2011 now 2014 I joined this company 3years ago.
I’ve worked here for 3years.
! work, live, study =I’ve been working here for 3 years.
(No difference in meaning)
Korean vs English
(Talking about
여기서 (지금까지) 3 년 째 일하고 있어요.
now)
여기서 3년 동안 근무하고 있어요 I’ve
I’ve worked
workedhere
herefor
for3 3years.
years.
여기서 3년 간 근무해오고 있어요. I’ve
I’ve been
beenworking
workinghere
hereforfor
3 years.
3 years.

여기서 2011년부터 (지금까지)일하고 있어요

여기서 2011 년부터 근무하고 있어요 I’ve worked here for since 2011.
여기서 2011 년부터 근무해 오고 있어요 I’ve been working here since 2011. .
(Talking about the
여기 2011년에 입사했어요
past)
여기 3년 전에 들어왔어요 I joined this company in 2011.
I joined here 3 years ago. .
for + a day, two days, a week, an hour, etc.
since + July, 2011, Monday, I left school, I was young, etc.
He has worked -> He’s worked
He is working ->He’s working

Exercises Fill in the blanks. Put one word in one black.

Mr. Kang moved to Seoul in 2012..

He is living in Seoul now. He likes Seoul.
2yrs
1. Mr. Kim’s been living in Seoul since 2012
2012 Now 2014 2. He lives in Seoul now.
3. He’s lived in Seoul for 2 years.
5 4. He moved to Seoul 3 2years ago.
5. He’s been happy since he moved to Seoul.
 Have you
ever?
How many jobs have you had since you left school?
experience
A B I’ve had 3 jobs since l left school.
I graduated from college in 2006.
In 2007 I worked for A bank.
2006 now 2014 2 years later I moved to B bank.

Korean vs English
(Talking about
졸업하고 지금까지 3가지 일을 했습니다.
now)
졸업하고 지금까지 3군데서 일 해봤습니다. I’ve had 3 jobs since l left school.

(Talking about the

2007년에 A 은행에서 일했어요 past)
2년 뒤에 B 은행으로 옮겼어요 In 2007 I worked for A bank.
I moved to B bank 2 years later
Q) Have you ever been to Europe? (X have you ever gone to ..?)
A) Yes, once./ Yes, several times. / Yes, many times.
A) No, never./ No, I haven’t./ I’ve never been to Europe in my life.

Q) Have you ever worked with a difficult person?

A) Yes, the boss in my previous company wasn’t easy to work with.

Have you ever heard the wolf cry to the blue corn moon or asked the grinning bobcat
why he grinned? (Colors of the winds, a theme song to Pocahontas)
Exercises Fill in the blanks. Put one word in one black.
Mr. Han graduated college in 1999..
He’s working for H company.
Now he’s looking for a
new job.
.

1. Since leaving college, Mr. Han’s had two jobs.

2. He joined T company in 2000.
3. He moved to H company in 2007.
4. He’s been working for the present company for 7 years.
5. He’s worked for H company since he quit his previous job.

Review

1. How long How long have you worked here?

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1. Fill in blanks I’ve worked here for 5 months.
I’ve been working here for 5 months.
I’ve worked here since May.
I’ve been w orking here since May.
5months
May now Oct I joined this company in May.
I joined here 5 months ago. .
for + a day, two days, a week
since + July, 2011, I left school I’ve died every day
waiting for you
Darling, don't be afraid
2. Ask and answer questions in a pair. I ‘ve loved you for a
Thousand years
I'll love you for a
How long have you worked with your boss?
Thousand more.
How long have you drunk coffee? (beer/coke/...)
How long have you driven a car? A thousand years by Christina
How long has the Earth existed? Perri
How long have people flown in an airplane?

2. Experience
How many cups of coffee have you drunk
today?
1. Fill in blanks It’s 4 p.m.
Mr Jung’s making coffee now.
He drank his first coffee at 8 a.m.
He’s drunk 3 cups of coffee
now 4 pm since 8 am.
8am
coffee

2. Ask and answer questions in a pair.

Have you ever worked with a difficult boss?

Have you ever worked with an annoying coworker?
Have you ever considered reducing your caffeine intake?
Have you ever tried to lose your weight? Did you succeed?
Have you ever stolen something?