Main Aim: To practice present perfect and past simple in the context of achievements.

Subsidiary Aims: - To develop vocabulary related to achievements - To improve accuracy in using present perfect and past simple - To encourage discussion and sharing of personal achievements

Possible Problems and Solutions: - Some learners may struggle with the difference between present perfect and past simple. To address this, the guided discovery task will focus on the meaning and form of each tense. - Learners may have difficulty coming up with personal achievements to discuss. To address this, the teacher can provide prompts or examples to get the conversation started.

Authentic Text: A news article about a local athlete who recently won a championship.

Guided Discovery Task: 1. Read the news article and underline all the verbs in the present perfect and past simple. 2. Discuss with a partner: What is the difference between the two tenses? When do we use present perfect and when do we use past simple? 3. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb: - I ____ (finish) my degree last year. - She ____ (not visit) her family in a long time. - They ____ (already eat) dinner.

Controlled Practice Activity: Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb: - I ____ (achieve) a lot in my career so far. - He ____ (not win) any awards yet. - We ____ (just start) a new project.

Free Practice Activity: In pairs or small groups, discuss and share personal achievements using both present perfect and past simple. Encourage learners to ask follow-up questions and engage in conversation.