Experiences, memories and past events

Present perfect Simple Past simple

USE
We use the Present Perfect simple to talk We use the Past Simple to talk about any event
about life experiences. that started and finished in the past. For
example: Something you did yesterday, your
last vacations, your last birthday etc.

EXAMPLES
- I have worked in four places before I - I went to the bank in the morning and
joined this company. then I met a friend at a Café.

- We have visited 15 countries so far. - My family and I traveled to Colombia

for our last vacations, we spent 10 days
- My older brother is a professional there.
swimmer, he has won many medals.
- They didn’t attend the meeting
- I haven’t met the client in person yet. yesterday.

TIME EXPRESSIONS
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- Already, Yet, Since, For, Lately, So far, - LAST: Last week, Last summer, Last
Until now. month, Last night.
- AGO: 10 minutes ago, a week ago, a
year ago.
- Yesterday: Yesterday morning, The day
before yesterday, Yesterday afternoon.

Answer the following questions using Present perfect or Past simple:

1) How did you celebrate your last birthday?
2) Have you ever traveled abroad? Give details.
3) Where did you go on your last vacations?
4) Talk about your work experience.
5) When was the last time you went to the doctor? Why?
6) Have you met any famous person? Give details.