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Grade 2 Speaking 1
UNIT 8 Lesson 2 | They have played football since they were kids.

Goal

I can talk about something that started in the past and continues in the present.
1

Today's Expressions

Listen and repeat.

  1. I have lived in New York [for three years / since 2001].

  2. They have played football [for a few months / since they were kids].

  3. He has studied in Nagano [for six months / since last month].

  4. How long have you worked in Tokyo?

  5. I have been playing tennis [for many years / since the age of ten].

  6. I have already watched that movie.

  7. Have you already listened to Tina’s new song?

2

Understand Expressions

1
Read the dialogue with your tutor.
Riku:
Did you start playing the piano at a young age?
Lex:
Yes. I have been playing the piano since I was four.
Riku:
Nice. Have you ever played in front of a large audience?
Lex:
Yes. I have already played in front of a large audience three times. I have just learned a new song. Listen to it.
Riku:
You sound great! How long have you practiced this new song?
Lex:
I have practiced playing this song for three days. And now I can play it well.
Answer the questions about the dialogue.
  1. How long has Lex been playing the piano?
  2. Has Lex already played in front of a large audience?
  3. How many days has Lex practiced playing a new song?
2
Read the dialogue with your tutor.
Aoi:
My best friend has lived in Fukuoka since 2001. She and her family have moved there since her dad got a job there.
Maria:
Oh, OK. I moved to Japan 10 years ago. I have been living here since I was five.
Aoi:
Wow! That's long. Have you visited your home country after moving to Japan?
Maria:
Yes.
Answer the questions about the dialogue.
  1. Who has lived in Fukuoka since 2001?
  2. How long has Maria been living in Japan?
  3. Has Maria visited her home country after moving to Japan?
3
Read the dialogue with your tutor.
Emma:
Do you know how to speak other languages?
Aoi:
Yes. I know Korean. I have studied Korean language for a year.
Emma:
Wow! Why did you study Korean?
Aoi:
Because I met a Korean friend online. I have been talking to him since last year. How about you? Have you tried learning a new language?
Emma:
Yes. I have already started learning Chinese. But it's hard.
Answer the questions about the dialogue.
  1. Does Aoi know how to speak other languages?
  2. Since when has Aoi been talking to her Korean friend?
  3. Has Emma already started learning Chinese?
3

Practice Tasks

1
Choose the right word in the parentheses.
  1. They (has / have) slept well since the start of summer vacation.
  2. I (have been / have already) arrived at the city hall.
  3. (Have / Has) you sent a letter?
  4. (Have / How) long have you studied in Osaka?
  5. I (have been / have already) drawing since I was four.
2
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.
    1. I have already bought a gift.
    2. I have been bought a gift.
    1. She have performed in the drama club since first grade.
    2. She has performed in the drama club since first grade.
    1. I have lived in London for nine years.
    2. I have live in London for nine years.
    1. John has worked in China since eight years.
    2. John has worked in China for eight years.
    1. Have you visited this restaurant?
    2. Have you visit this restaurant?
3
Use the clues in the speech bubbles to complete the sentences.
  1. あなたはタイ料理を食べるのを試したことはありますか？

    _____ _____ _____ _____ Thai food?

  2. あなたはこの学校でどのくらいの間勉強していますか？

    _____ _____ _____ _____ studied at this school?

  3. 彼女は、イタリアに2年間住んでいました。

    She _____ _____ in Italy for _____ _____.

  4. 彼らはアメリカンフットボールを子どもの頃からしています。

    They _____ _____ football since they _____ _____.

  5. 私は、すでに朝食をつくりました。

    _____ _____ _____ _____ breakfast.

4
Arrange the following expressions in their correct order. Type your answers in the chat box.
  1. for two years
    I have
    worked abroad
  2. already
    cooked rice
    I have
  3. heard
    have you
    this song?
4

Perform Tasks

1
You and Ms. Ramos are talking about learning English.
Ask her if she has taught English in other countries. Then, ask how long she has taught in Thailand.
Tell her you have been studying English since you were eight.
Tell her your cousins have taught you English since fifth grade.
Today’s Expressions
Have you _____ _____?
How long have you _____ _____?
I have been _____ for/since _____.
_____ have _____ for/since _____.

2
You are talking to Aoi about Magic Tower, an online game you have already played with your friend. Answer her questions.
Say that you have already played Magic Tower.
Say how long you’ve been playing Magic Tower.
Answer her questions.
Today’s Expressions
I have already _____ _____.
I have been _____ for/since _____.
_____ has _____ for/since _____.

3
You are talking to the exchange student in your class after school. Tell the exchange student about yourself and your friends. You can use the expressions you learned in today’s lesson.