English With Tati

 Today we´ll read a mini biography. Look at the pictures and the heading. What can you say about this person? Now read the text and answer the following questions: What is the man's name? What is his job? Has he won any awards? What is he like? (personality) Finally, create a tag for each paragraph stating the main topic. For example: 1st paragraph - basic information Following this example, let's write a similar biography (done and corrected in class) Chayanne's biography

 In these lessons, we'll read about Davina Moody. (She is not a real person!)  You can download the PDF version  here  and the audio  here . After reading the article and listening to the reporter, write down your opinion on this  Google Doc .

 Let's read about another very famous woman: Taylor Swift. Before you start reading, write down as many things about her as you can. Answer the following question about this artist:  Where does she live?  For how many years has she lived there?  When did she start her career?  For how many years has she been an artist? Look at the examples.  What is the difference between "since" and "for"?  When do we use for?  When do we use since?  She has lived there for 20 years.  She has played the guitar since she was a little girl. We use SINCE to focus on the  STARTING POINT. We use   FOR  to focus on the  DURATION. We can describe the same thing focusing on different aspects of it: Let's work on some activities!

Hi! Let's work on some activities. You can find the answers at the end of the post! 1)Complete the sentences using the Present Perfect. 2)Read Shakira's mini biography.  a -Write two sentences in the Present Perfect about her.  b - Find the paragraph written in the Past Simple and explain why it is not in the Present Perfect.   Answers: 1)  1.has released 2.has sold 3.has won 4. has performed 5.has been 6. has collaborated 7.has appeared 8. has worked 9. has lived 10. has inspired