Beginner: Transportation – Present Perfect Tense

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to make sentences in the present perfect tense.

PART A_1

Let’s read the sentences aloud. Please repeat after me.

PART A_2

1. I have ridden a bike. 私は自転車に乗りました。 2. She has taken a taxi. 彼女はタクシーに乗りました。 3. He has gone to work by bus. 彼はバスで仕事に行きました。 4. We have taken the train to Tokyo. 私たちは東京まで電車に乗りました。 5. They have boarded the ship. 彼らは船に乗りました。 6. I haven’t driven a car. 私は車を運転したことがありません。
PART B_1

Study the picture for 1 minute. Describe what each character has done by completing the sentences with the correct verbs.

PART B_2

1. Has George flown in an airplane?
Answer: Yes, George __________ in an airplane.
2. Has Dana boarded a ship?
Answer: No, Dana __________ a ship.

PART C_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Sam, and you will play Alice. Then, we’ll switch roles.

PART C_2

Have you ever thought of buying a car?
Yes, Sam. Recently, I have thought of buying a car. It is getting difficult to commute by train these days.

I agree with that. I have seen many people commuting to work by train. It seems very difficult.
You’re right. Actually, I rode a taxi to work this morning because there were many people at the train station.

I think you should really buy a car. Have you decided which car to buy?
Yes, I have. Next week, please come with me to the car shop. Let’s check it out.

PART C_3

Please answer the questions in complete sentences.

PART C_4

1. What has Alice thought of recently?
Answer:
2. Did Alice ride a taxi to work this morning?
Answer:
3. Has Alice decided which car to buy?
Answer:

PART D_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

PART D_2

1. Have you ever flown in an airplane?
Answer:
2. Have you ever driven a car?
Answer:
3. Have you ever boarded a ship?
Answer:
4. Have you ever tried any traditional/old form of transportation?
Answer:
5. What is the best form of transportation you have ever used?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.