Speaking Worksheet
Present Perfect: Life Experiences
Activities
1
Ask your partner
Ask your partner three questions using “Have you ever…?” Use the prompts below or your own ideas.
- Have you ever eaten something unusual?
- Have you ever been to a concert?
- Have you ever done something dangerous?
- Have you ever met someone famous?
- Have you ever slept in a tent?
- Have you ever cooked a meal for a lot of people?
If they say Yes, ask a follow-up: When did you do that? • Where did you go? • What was it like? • Who were you with?
2
Find someone who…
Walk around the class. Ask “Have you ever…?” Write the name of someone who answers Yes.
| Experience | Name | Follow-up detail |
|---|---|---|
| lived in another country | ||
| won a competition | ||
| seen a wild animal | ||
| tried sushi | ||
| flown on a plane | ||
| read a book in English |
3
Report back to the class
Use your notes from Activity 2. Tell the class what you found out using has or has never.
Example: “Maria has lived in another country. She lived in Germany for two years.”
“Nobody in the class has ever seen a wild animal.”
“Nobody in the class has ever seen a wild animal.”