EnglishYour A2 Story: Past, Present and Future
Choose a card. Connect it to a real example from your life, then speak about yourself: daily life, a recent experience, childhood, work or study, opinions, and future plans.
Choose a word and give a personal example.
- experience
- Something that happened to you
- childhood
- The time when you were a child
- journey
- A trip from one place to another
- colleague
- A person you work with
- celebration
- A special happy event
- achievement
- Something you did successfully
Useful questions:
- What do you usually do during the week?
- What are you doing these days?
- What have you done recently?
- What did you use to do as a child?
- What will you do next month?
The A2 Challenge
Say the answer, then explain your choice in one short phrase.
Choose the best modal for each situation
Connect each phrase with its purpose.
- can swim
- ability
- should take water
- advice
- must wear a helmet
- rule
- have to start at eight
- obligation
Link the clause to its job
Connect each starter with its purpose.
- who
- describes a person
- which
- describes a thing
- where
- describes a place
- could you tell me
- begins a polite indirect question
Put the conversation in order
Arrange this travel conversation from the first question to the final answer.
Put the conversation in the correct order.
- Have you ever visited Portugal?
- Yes, I have visited it twice.
- When did you go there last?
- I went there last summer.
Build a timeline
Put these events in a logical time order.
Arrange the events from past habit to future possibility.
- Leo used to help in his father’s shop every Saturday.
- He was serving a customer when the phone rang.
- The shop was closed for repairs last winter.
- If he saves enough money, he will travel next summer.
Complete the key forms
- The mountain walk is [___] than the city tour.
- I enjoy [___] in nature.
- This week, Leo [___] from home.
- Ask politely about the train time. Use: Could you tell me / when / the train / leaves?
[___]
Friends Catching Up
Listen first for the main topics. Listen again for grammar clues: experiences, finished events, actions in progress, descriptions, polite questions, advice, and future plans.
- Where did Maya stay on her trip?
- What happened while Maya and the others were eating?
- Why has Leo not travelled much this year?
- Where is Leo working this week?
- What condition does Leo give for travelling next summer?
Life in Pictures
- What is happening now?
- What might the traveller have done before arriving at the airport?
- What will she probably do next?
- Is travelling by plane more convenient than travelling by train? Why?
- What are the colleagues doing?
- Which activity looks the most challenging?
- Describe one celebration you remember.
- Connect two parts of the picture in one story.
- What would you do if you had a free weekend in nature?
My Life and Plans
Speak about your past, present, and future.
Use this sequence:
- Past — childhood routines and one important event
- Present — habits, current work or study, and experiences
- Future — plans, predictions, and possibilities
Try to include:
- I used to… / My family would…
- I was … when … happened.
- I have already / never / recently …
- I usually …, but this week I am …
- I will … if …
- If I could …, I would …
- one comparison and one opinion
- at least three course words: experience, achievement, opportunity, challenge, colleague, journey
Teacher feedback:
Focus | Check |
|---|---|
Timeline | Past, present, and future are clear |
Grammar | Different forms are used accurately |
Vocabulary | Ideas include specific course words |
Communication | Speech is clear and connected |
Letter to a Pen Friend
Write 80–150 words with the title “Letter to a Pen Friend.”
Include three connected paragraphs:
- Introduce yourself, your routine, and a current activity.
- Describe an experience and a childhood memory. Add an opinion or comparison.
- Explain future plans with will and at least one conditional idea.
Try to include:
- present perfect
- a modal verb
- a relative clause or polite indirect question
- a gerund or infinitive pattern
- a friendly closing
Check your letter:
Area | Question |
|---|---|
Grammar | Are the time forms clear? |
Vocabulary | Did you use specific words, not only basic words? |
Coherence | Do your paragraphs connect clearly? |
Task | Did you include past, present, and future? |
Style | Does it sound friendly and personal? |
Your Next Step
A2 communication helps you connect past, present, and future ideas clearly.
Key course language
Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
experience | something that happened to you |
childhood | the time when you were a child |
celebration | a special happy event |
journey | a trip from one place to another |
colleague | a person you work with |
nature | plants, animals, mountains, and the outdoors |
plan | an idea about what you want to do |
achievement | something completed successfully |
opinion | what you think about something |
opportunity | a good chance to do something |
recommend | say that something is a good idea |
challenge | something difficult that tests you |
Connect language to your purpose
Connect each language area with a personal purpose.
- present perfect
- talk about an experience
- modal verb
- give advice
- comparative
- compare two things
- conditional
- talk about a possible result
- relative clause
- add information about a person or thing
- indirect question
- ask politely
Complete this check-in aloud:
- Two grammar areas I can use confidently are: ...
- One area I want to review is: ...
- My next learning opportunity is: ...
At B1, you will build longer stories, give stronger opinions, link ideas in more detail, and discuss more complex topics.
