Present Perfect vs Past Simple · B1 · Business Success Stories | No-Prep ESL Grammar Lesson

A ready-to-teach B1 grammar lesson on present perfect vs past simple, built around a real business success story.

Students read a fully referenced article about how the LEGO Group grew from a small carpenter's workshop in Denmark into a global brand. They find the two tenses themselves, work out when to use each, race in teams, then interview each other on a "business podcast" and share stories from their own countries.

What's inside (one PDF):

• 12 colourful slides to project, with answer keys straight after each activity
• 4-page A4 exercise sheet: teacher's notes, answer key and a 2-page student worksheet
• True/false lead-in, guided discovery, team race, podcast role-play and "find someone who" mingle
• Easier and Harder options, plus an exit ticket and free homework links

Level: B1 · Time: 60–70 minutes · Prep: none. Print, project and teach.

Facts are sourced from reliable sources, with full references. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the LEGO Group.

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