Discussing past experiences
Lesson focuses on discussing past experiences, sharing memorable moments, and practicing past tense usage.
Part 1
Warm-up
Answer the questions
What did we discuss in the last lesson?
Do you often think about past memories or journeys?
Part 2
Vocabulary
Read the word, its’ meaning, and the examples
Then make up your own sentences using the word.
Student can skip the words they already know.
milestone
/ˈmaɪlˌstoʊn/
an important event in the development or history of something or in someone’s life.
She celebrated her 16th birthday, a real milestone in her life.
Reaching the top of the mountain was a milestone for the climbing team.
achievement
/əˈtʃivmənt/
something very good and difficult that you have succeeded in doing
Graduating from college was a huge achievement for him.
The scientist smiled proudly at her latest achievement.
regret
/rɪˈɡret/
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To feel sorry about a past action or event.
(V) He regretted not learning to play the piano when he was younger.
(N) Her biggest regret was missing her friend's wedding.
journey
/ˈdʒɜrni/
the act of travelling from one place to another, especially in a vehicle
Their journey across the country took three days by train.
The book describes the author's journey through Asia.
adventure
/ædˈventʃər/
An exciting and often risky experience
They went on an adventure to find hidden treasure.
Her trip to the Amazon was an adventure she'd never forget.
occasion
/əˈkeɪʒən/
A special event or time.
They dressed up for the formal occasion.
Every birthday is an occasion for celebration.
Make up your own sentences using the words.
Part 3
Reading comprehension
Read the article and answer questions.
Teacher helps student correct their pronunciation.
My work year: Success and Lessons
Last year was quite the journey in my working life. I hit an important milestone when I finished a big project successfully. It felt like a real achievement because I used to get nervous about big tasks. The whole experience was an adventure, with ups and downs along the way.
I remember one occasion when I had to present in front of everyone. I used to be afraid of public speaking, but I did it and it went well. However, there’s a bit of regret too. I sometimes wish I had asked for more help when I needed it instead of trying to do everything alone.
Looking back, I’ve learned so much from my job. It’s been a year of growing and getting better at what I do.
Check your understanding
What was the writer’s important milestone at work?
What fear did the writer overcome?
What does the writer regret about their work experience last year?
Sample answer
- The writer's important milestone was finishing a big project successfully.
- The writer overcame a fear of public speaking.
- The writer regrets not asking for help when it was needed.
Part 4
Grammar points
Simple past ( quá khứ đơn)
1. Usage: to talk about finished actions that happened in the past
- He painted a beautiful landscape two weeks ago.
- I visited my grandparents’ old farm last summer.
2. Common time expression for past tense
| Time marker | Examples |
yesterday |
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last |
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ago |
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when |
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3. How to pronounce the -ed ending
a. End with t/d >> /id/
- He wanted a car last year
- Last winter, she needed a hug
b. Unvoiced goes with unvoiced /t/
(Unvoiced ending sound: /k/, /f/, /p/, /Ꝋ/, /s/, /ʃ/, /tʃ/)
- I watched TV with my friends
- I kissed my mom
c. Voiced goes with voiced /d/ (the rest)
- I cleaned my room
- I played games at home
Part 5
Discussion
Let’s use the vocabulary you’ve learned during the lesson and talk about the following topics/questions freely!
Teacher helps student expand and correct the answers
What did you do last year that was exciting?
Tell me about a time you tried something new.
Do you wish you had done anything differently?
What was a fun thing you did at work before?
Did you go on a trip that you really liked?
What was the best party or event you went to?
Is there something you regret not doing?
What’s something you learned from making a mistake?
When did something important change for you?
Review
Let’s review the lesson with teacher
6 words and phrases in the lesson
Grammer points
Discussing about past experiences, sharing memorable moments.
See you next lesson
Homework
Let’s choose one of these options for your homework
Personal achievement essay: Write a short essay about your personal achievement, detailing the steps they took to reach their goal and how it made them feel. (8-15 sentences)
Regret reflection: Write a paragraph about something you regret doing or not doing, explaining the situation and how it influenced them. (8-15 sentences)
Then practice & record the audio to send to teacher for checking pronunciation
