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Uses of Perfect: Talking about Experiences

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The Uses of PRESENT PERFECT: Have You Ever Seen a Ghost?

Welcome to this module on the Present Perfect tense! 

We’re going to explore how to use the Present Perfect to talk about life experiences, the ‘Have you ever…‘ use.

You’ll also learn how to discuss your superlative experiences – the most amazing, challenging, or unforgettable moments in your life.

Thirdly, we’ll dive into how the Present Perfect can help you shine in a job interview by talking about what’s on your CV.

To top it all off, there’s a special pronunciation guide on the weak sound of ‘have,’ so you’ll be able to understand native speakers with ease.

Let’s get started!

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The module includes downloadable 'review worksheets' to help you consolidate the key learning points.

Review & Consolidation Quiz

Welcome to your Present Perfect for Experiences

Have you ever ________________________ sushi?

I have never ___________________ Australia.

She has _________________ met a famous person.

Have you ever _____________ a helicopter?

I don't want to go to London again this year. I'll get bored, I've ______________ visited it 5 times.

They have _________________ travelled abroad, but are thinking of going to widen their horizons.

He's world number 3 in the tennis rankings, but he hasn't won a major tournament_________

Have you ever ____________ a marathon?

QU: Have you ever been to Paris? ANS: Yes, I _________________ there last year

They _______________________ been to Italy before.

This is _________________ meal I have ever had!

That was the _________________ we have ever travelled.

It's the most difficult exam she has ______________ taken.

What has been ___________________ experience you've had while working in a team.

What's ______________________ advice you've ever received from a colleague.

Do you act on emotion? What's __________________________ decision you have ever taken?

This must be worst movie ____________________ made!

What's __________________ obstacle you have ever overcome?

What's ____________________________ pasta dish you've ever eaten?

What's ________________________ problem you've ever faced?

Although he's young, he's ____________________ worked for 3 big companies

Have you ever _____________________ a deadline?

When would this be correct: 'Have you never had a coffee?'

Choose the correct form to complete: That _______________________________ I've ever had.

What is the implication of this sentence: Did he ever go to America?