Grammar point
Was, is, will be
choosing the time
6 free materials for adult English beginners on was, is, will be (choosing the time), from Patina's live ESOL classes: 2 sheets, 1 sentence builder, 1 game, 1 reading, 1 listening exercise. Use them on a phone, in print, or on a screen.
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Sheet
Then, Now, Next: Time Words
The time words in three columns: ten years ago, these days, someday. Tell it in three parts, and say ago the right way round.
Class 20 · Hobbies: Then, Now and Next
Sheet
Was · Is · Will Be
The same sentences then, now and next. Read the time word first, then choose the verb: My hobby was soccer. Now it is chess.
Class 20 · Hobbies: Then, Now and Next
Builder
Build It: Then, Now, Next
Start with the time word, then build the sentence: Ten years ago, I was on a soccer team. Someday, Tomasz will be good at chess.
Class 20 · Hobbies: Then, Now and Next
Game
Hobby Sprint
A hobby appears: write it in a sentence. Then a time word comes too: ten years ago, his hobby was soccer.
Class 20 · Hobbies: Then, Now and Next
Reading
Member Spotlight: Emeka
A community center newsletter: Emeka was a soccer player, is a chess teacher, and will be a grandfather. Then write your own spotlight.
Class 20 · Hobbies: Then, Now and Next
Listening
At the Front Desk
Marisol signs up for a painting class. Listen with the script hidden, then read along, answer, and write the missing words.
Class 20 · Hobbies: Then, Now and Next
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