Life Experiences

Week 17^th – 19^th

Hello students!

We have started talking about experiences in our life.

We used “Have you ever…?” because they are general experiences and we don’t ask or say “when” we had them.

The structure of present perfect is the same as in Spanish, but its use is different, so don’t translate from Spanish into English!!!!

·           Have you ever found any money in the street?

·           Have you ever won a prize?

·           Have you ever asked anybody famous for their autograph?

·           Have you ever forgotten an important date?

We use have + participle because we are asking in general.

·           How much did you find?

·           What did you do with the money?

·           What prize was it?

·           When did you win the prize?

·           How did you feel?

·           We used did (past simple) because now we are asking about the details of a past event or situation.

To sum up: Use “Have you ever…” to talk about general experiences. Use “Did (past simple)” to ask about the details, (follow – up questions).

We read about the founder of Zara shops.

According to the text, the reason for the success of these shops is that the store reacts quickly to the latest designer fashions. They can produce fashionable but inexpensive clothes. Zara can make a new line of clothes in three weeks. Besides, they change the clothes from week to week.

But, to be able to do this, it’s necessary to have a good team behind - according to Raquel.

According to Juan, the reason for their success is that Amancio Ortega had a good idea and he was able to put it into practice becoming an entrepreneur. And working hard!

We also reviewed vocabulary on clothes.

You can revise your vocabulary on clothes here

Clothing Materials