Level III Unit 2

Task 1: Experiences and effects

In this task we are going to talk about personal changes that result from experiences or
decisions in life.

Pre-task:
1. What are the important moments a person normally experiences along the life? Take a
look at the following images and write on the line below the name of that moment. You
can add a different topic in case you did not experienced one of the moments below.

a. b. c.

d. e. f.

2. Critical thinking: How can these moments change the way a person is? Brainstorm
some ideas and share with your classmates.

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3. To talk about past experiences we use the present perfect tense. Take a look at
the following chart where you can find the present perfect structure and how it
can be used:
 4. It’s time to talk about some experiences we have had in the past. Make groups of
three people and ask your partners about their good and bad experiences. Fill the
chart below using the present perfect structure and share some of those
experiences with the class.

Good experiences Bad experiences

5. Now it is time for you to connect your ideas. In order to do that you need to learn
about some connectors that show effect, for this lesson we have:

Connector of effect Use

As a result: Similar to consequently, as a result is used
to introduce a conclusion or result arising
because of an earlier action or event stated
in preceding statement
As a consequence: As a consequence' is similar to “as a result”,
though less common than, 'as a
result' and 'consequently'. However, as a
consequence differs in that it tends to be
associated with negative results.
For that/this reason: You can use this structure If you say that
something happened or is true for
some reason.

6. Now that you have learned when you use the present perfect tense and some
connectors of effect it is time to write a short text of 1 or 2 paragraphs sharing a
few decisions you have made in life. Did those decisions bring good/bad
experiences? Did those decisions change your life? In what way did they change
your life? How did the decision affect the people that surrounded you?
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7. Reading: read the text below. Correct the mistakes that you Find.
There are 10 of them!
 8. Listening: Watch the following video. Then, tick at the activities she has done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcDt48UDWzI

Adie Ventura has made comedies and

dramas.
She has worked as an actress for 25 years.
She has been on top of the Eiffel tower.
She has gotten married seven times.

Post-task:
Debate: In groups of 4 people we are going to discuss what you consider are the
experiences with more consequences in life (these consequences could be good or bad)
then the groups are going to share their point of view while the class make questions
about the experiences the group chose, for instance: why did you choose this/that
experience? How this/that experience could change someone’s life? Have you ever had
this/that experiences? Etc.