Present Simple vs Present Perfect: The Timeline Detective
Routine vs. Experience
Present Simple vs. Present Perfect
What do you do? vs. What have you done?
Curated by @NeuroEnglishMMP
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Today's Class
Buenas tardes, estimados alumnos.
La Idea Clave
El Present Simple habla de tu rutina y verdades permanentes (I live in Spain - Es un hecho).
El Present Perfect es tu "mochila de experiencias" o cosas que conectan el pasado con el ahora (I have lived in Spain for 5 years - Empezó antes y sigue ahora, o es una experiencia vital). ¿Hábito? Simple. ¿Experiencia/Resultado? Perfect.
📅USUALLY / ALWAYS Normalmente (Simple)
❓EVER / NEVER Alguna vez / Nunca (Perfect)
🔁EVERY DAY Cada día (Simple)
⏳YET / ALREADY Aún / Ya (Perfect)
📊OFTEN A menudo (Simple)
🗓️FOR / SINCE Durante / Desde (Perfect)
The Timeline Detective
Routine / FactAlways true
Start
NOWEffect/Experience continues
"I know him."
Fact. I know who he is.
"I have known him for years."
Duration. Started in past, continues now.
When to use what?
PRESENT SIMPLE
✅ Hechos: The sun rises in the East.
✅ Rutinas: I drink coffee every day.
✅ Horarios: The train leaves at 9.
PRESENT PERFECT
✅ Experiencias: I have visited Japan.
✅ Cambios: I have lost my keys.
✅ Duración (con live/work/know): I have lived here since 2010.
Ejemplos en Contexto:
Example 1: Food
'I love sushi, but I have never eaten pufferfish.'
Me encanta (Hecho), pero nunca he probado eso (Experiencia).
Example 2: Living
'She lives in London now. She has lived there for two years.'
Vive allí (Hecho actual). Ha vivido allí por 2 años (Duración).
Buenos días, estimados alumnos. 👋 Hoy no vamos a estudiar inglés "de libro". Hoy vamos a estudiar vuestro futuro. Vamos a analizar un fenómeno crucial: la FP DUAL en el sector aeronáutico, un nicho donde el desempleo es, literalmente, inexistente.
🎯 ¿Qué vamos a conseguir hoy? (Objectives)
🧠 Vocabulary: Terminología técnica real (MRO, EASA, AMT).
👂 Listening (B1/B2): Escucha activa para exámenes oficiales.
✉️ Real Life Skill: Redactar un correo formal solicitando empleo.
📝 Grammar: Repaso del futuro, la voz pasiva y el presente continuo.
🗺️ Hoja de Ruta de la Sesión
🧩 THE GLOSSARY: Las palabras clave para no perderte.
🎧 LISTENING TASK: "Your Future is in the Sky".
❓ INTERACTIVE QUIZ: ¡Juego de 10 preguntas!
✍️ GRAMMAR CHALLENGE: Escribe y comprueba.
🗣️ SPEAKING: Simulacro de entrevista (Mock Interview).
📧 WRITING: Plantilla para contactar empresas.
👮♂️ THE SUPERVISOR: ¡Reto de detectar errores!
🏭 REAL LIFE: Visita virtual al hangar.
1. 🧩 THE GLOSSARY
English Term
Context / Definition
Spanish Translation (Click)
Vocational Training
Practical education for a career.
👁️ VerFormación Profesional (FP)
Dual Training
Combining study + work.
👁️ VerFormación Dual
Shortage
Not enough people/things.
👁️ VerEscasez
Hiring
Process of employing staff.
👁️ VerContratación
Degree / License
Official qualification.
👁️ VerTítulo / Licencia
2. 🎧 LISTENING TASK: "Your Future is in the Sky"
Track: Aviation_Career_Overview.mp3
Are you uncertain about your future? Many students think that the only path to success is studying for the "Bachillerato" and spending four or five long years at a University, only to face a job market full of uncertainty. But there is a smarter, faster, and more exciting option: Vocational Training in the aeronautical sector.
If you are looking for a career with zero unemployment and high salaries, you need to listen closely. The reality of the aviation industry has changed completely. Right now, there is a massive shortage of professionals. In Europe alone, 85,000 aircraft maintenance technicians will be needed over the next ten years.
The Companies Are Chasing You
In the past, students had to beg for internships. Today, the situation is the opposite. Major companies are coming directly to the schools to find talent. They are desperate for skilled hands. These companies are looking for students who are responsible, hard-working, and eager to learn.
A Modern Way to Learn: The "Dual Training" Model
Aviation Group is adapting to new regulations to make your entry into the workforce even faster. They are implementing a new "Intensive Dual Training" model.
Year 1: You complete all your theoretical and practical classes at the school.
Year 2: You spend the entire year working 100% of the time at a real company.
This solves the biggest problem in education today: the gap between theory and practice. Choose Vocational Training and start your career in the sky.
📚 AVIATION GLOSSARY (Technical Terms):
• MRO: Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (Mantenimiento).
• EASA: European Union Aviation Safety Agency (Agencia de Seguridad Aérea).
• AMT: Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Técnico de Mantenimiento / TMA).
🔴 REPORTE EXCLUSIVO: EL ESPAÑOL & IBERIA
Descubre el reportaje del periódico El Español sobre los técnicos de mantenimiento de Iberia. La profesión que vuela y hace volar.
Demuestra que has entendido el texto. ¡Acierta 7 preguntas para hacer despegar el avión! 🛫
4. ✍️ GRAMMAR CHALLENGE (Write & Check)
⚡ Conditionals
1. If companies need staff, they (hire) students.
2. If I (be) you, I would study mechanics.
3. If it rains, the plane (not / fly).
🔧 Passive Voice
4. The hangar (clean) every day.
5. The EASA license (issue) last year.
6. Next year, new tools (buy).
⏳ Verb Tenses
7. Right now, the industry (grow) fast.
8. I (visit) the airport yesterday.
💬 Reported Speech
9. "I love aviation." -> He said he (love) aviation.
10. "We are hiring." -> They said they (hire).
📹 Watch & Learn: Interview Prep
5. 🗣️ MOCK INTERVIEW (Flashcards)
1. "Why become an AMT?"
💡 Tip
Menciona "safety", "precision" y "responsibility".
2. "What do you know about our company?"
💡 Tip
Investiga su flota e hitos recientes (Iberia, ITP Aero).
3. "How do you handle pressure?"
💡 Tip
"Safety first". Sigo los procedimientos estrictamente.
6. 📧 WRITING: Email Template
Usa esta plantilla "Gmail" para contactar con empresas. Pulsa "Send" para copiar el texto.
New Message
_ □ ×
ToAdmissions Team <admissions@aviation-school.com>
SubjectAdmission Inquiry: Intensive Dual Training Program
Dear Admissions Team,
I am writing to express my strong interest in the "Intensive Dual Training" model mentioned in Fly-News. I understand there is a high demand for skilled maintenance professionals, and my goal is to obtain my EASA license.
Could you please provide information regarding the entry requirements and the upcoming enrollment dates? I am very eager to start my career with companies like Iberia or ITP Aero.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
7. 👮♂️ THE SUPERVISOR CHALLENGE
Neuroscience Check: Encuentra y clica los 5 errores en este informe.
"Yesterday, the instructor said there is a big surplus of mechanics. That's why companies are chassing us. I want to get my NASA license quickly. The Dual Training model is great because next year I will working in a real company. Also, safety are the priority."
🏭 REAL LIFE: Inside the Hangar
📄 CLASS SUMMARY & HOMEWORK
📝 Vocabulary Count (30 New Words!)
Vocational Training (FP)
Dual Training (Dual)
Shortage (Escasez)
Hiring (Contratación)
Aircraft (Aeronave)
Engine (Motor)
Maintenance (Mantenimiento)
Internship (Prácticas)
Workforce (Mano de obra)
Overhaul (Revisión)
✏️ Grammar Practice (30 Sentences)
1. FUTURE (Will / Going to) - 10 Sentences
Look at those dark clouds! It ______ (rain). (is going to)
I promise I ______ (finish) the repair by 5 PM. (will)
The company ______ (hire) 50 new mechanics next month. (is going to)
If you study hard, you ______ (get) your license. (will)
Watch out! That tool ______ (fall). (is going to)
In 2030, airplanes ______ (be) more efficient. (will)
We ______ (inspect) the landing gear tomorrow morning. (are going to)
I think the pilot ______ (like) the new cockpit design. (will)
They ______ (open) a new hangar in Madrid soon. (are going to)
Don't worry, I ______ (help) you with the report. (will)
