First practical class

Presentation

Hello people !

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The exercises that we have done today are of verbal times. Finished time, Unfinished time or Present Time.

One exercise:
- Some time ago, the new owners announced a new strategy for growth.
- ... in fact, over the last few years it has dropped further.
- ... it now stands at just 180, nearly 20% less than ten years ago.
- Over the same period we have invested heavily in new plant and equipment.
- As an indicator, last year we spent nearly 1 million on new vats.
- It may surprise you to know that 10 years ago Westwood had no marketing department.
- In 1985, we recruited Pamela Taylor as Marketing Manager.
- ... and since then she has built her department into a major force in the company.

Another exercise
Complete these sentences. Use the time expression to help you choose the correct tense of the verb: past simple, present perfect, or present simple.
a. Some time ago, we sold (sell) the company.
b. Recently, we've invested (invest) a lot in new equipment.
c. The current head count stands (stand) at 280.
d. Since last year, we has increased (increase) our PR budget.
e. In 1985, he retired (retire) from the company.

VOCABULARY:
Since then -- desde entonces
you're all aware --> ser consciente de algo

MY COMMENTARIES:
Past Simple (Is used to indicate finished time).
She joined the company in 1994
Irregular verbs buy - bought catch - caught teach - taught

Present perfect (Is used when the time is unfinished or not stated).
He has resigned.
They have retired.
He's just started.
They've already left.

Present Simple (Is used to report on current status).
He is retired now
It stands.
He lives.



Today we have made four exercices, first we watch a video and others listening.
I'll go home early because Barça plays Champions League with Liverpool.

Bye, see you !!