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Which subject	English
What topic	Present perfect continuous
What length (min)	30
What age group	Adult courses
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Present Perfect Continuous

Topic

Present Perfect Continuous

Objectives

• Understand the structure and usage of the Present Perfect Continuous tense.
• Differentiate between the Present Perfect Continuous and other tenses.
• Apply the Present Perfect Continuous in spoken and written contexts.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with explanations and examples of Present Perfect Continuous
• Group activity worksheets
• Projector for illustrative examples (optional)
• Laptops or tablets (if available for additional exercises)

Grade/Age Group

Adult courses

Subject

English

Class Size

20 students

Duration

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Canadian Language Benchmarks for adult learners.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (min)	Details
1	Introduction to Tense	5	Begin by explaining the importance of the Present Perfect Continuous tense in English. Use relatable examples.
2	Structure Explanation	5	Present the structure: "has/have been + verb-ing". Use the whiteboard for visual clarity.
3	Comparison with Other Tenses	5	Briefly compare Present Perfect Continuous with the Simple Present Perfect and Continuous tenses. Provide examples.
4	Group Activity	10	Divide students into small groups. Provide them with scenarios to create sentences using the Present Perfect Continuous tense.
5	Class Discussion	3	Have each group share a couple of sentences created during the activity. Provide feedback.
6	Wrap-Up and Summary	2	Recap the main points discussed in the lesson. Reinforce the structure and usage of the tense.
7	Homework Assignment	2	Assign a worksheet to practice Present Perfect Continuous. Remind students not to present it in class.

Homework

• Complete the worksheet focusing on sentences using the Present Perfect Continuous. The assignment will be collected at the beginning of the next class for checking, but no presentations will be required.

Lesson script