Keep calm and carry on!
● Module 1 – Present Tenses – Talking about Work Now
Lesson 3:
The Present Perfect.
Learning Objective:
To present your achievements and professional background without specifying an exact date.
Lesson 3:
Have you ever…
Have you ever led a team?
During a job interview, you are asked: “Have you ever led a team?”. This is not about when you did it, but the fact that you have the experience now.
The Present Perfect, use this tense to connect the past to the present.
We use have/has + past participle.
- Intent: To connect the past to the present (experience or results).
- Examples:
- I have implemented this software before. (Eu já implementei este software antes.)
- The team has reached the quarterly goal. (A equipe alcançou a meta trimestral.)
Now let’s have some Active Practice.
- Completion: “I _______ (work) with international stakeholders.” (Answer: have worked).
- List-making: List three professional tools you have used in your career.
- Question: Ask a colleague if they have finished a specific task: “Have you…?”
Answers
Completion: “I _______ (work) with international stakeholders.” Answer: have worked.
List-making: List three professional tools you have used in your career.
Answer: I have used; Microsoft Word, Excel and Canva.
Question: Ask a colleague if they have finished a specific task:
Answer:”Have you…?”
Answer: “Have you sent the e-mail to the client?”
Answer: “Have you finished the cash-flow forecast?”
Checkpoint!
Think of your biggest win this year.
Describe it in one sentence using “We have…” or “I have…”.
Next: Lesson 4: Present Perfect Continuous.
We will learn how to explain the duration of your current roles or long-term ongoing projects.
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