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Lesson Plan March 6, 2026

Topic: There and It sentences

In this lesson we will learning about using There was, There has been, There will be and It at the beginning of sentences.

Section A

You use There is and There are when you are talking about the present. You can also use There + be with other tenses.

• There was / were

  • There weren’t any apples so I bought oranges instead.

• There has / have been

  • There has been a lot of sports on TV this past month.

• There will be

  • There will be lots of people at the party.

Section B

You use It before be …

• to talk about the weather:

  • It was very sunny on Wednesday.

• to talk about time:

  • It will be very late when we get home.

You can also use it with take

A: How long did it take to get here?
B: About three hours.

• to express your opinions

  • It was a really good film.

  • It’s going to be a very expensive holiday.

• to describe a scene in the past

  • It was a cold day in December.

  • It was a great day for gardening.

Lesson Plan March 6, 2026

Line Topic: Past Continuous

In this lesson we will learning about using the past continuous to talk about the past.

Work on Your Grammar; Chapter 9, pages 40-42

English for Everyone Grammar Guide Practice Book; Chapter 85 & 86

English for Everyone English Grammar Guide; Chapter 85 & 86

Lesson Notes

Grammar

“This up and down weather hasn't been comfortable, has it?”

• If you agree (Yes, the weather is uncomfortable), you can start with "No" or "I know" (most casual) to show you agree that the situation is unpleasant.

• "No, it really hasn't." (This is the most grammatically direct way to agree).

• "I know, it's been terrible." (Very natural and conversational).

• "It’s been so back and forth, I hate it.”

• If you disagree (No, I actually like the weather), you can use "Actually" to soften the disagreement.

• "Actually, I don't mind it too much.”

• "It hasn't bothered me that much actually, to be honest.”

• "I've actually quite liked the variety.”

In English, "I know" is a very common way to show you share the speaker's opinion. It feels warmer and more conversational than just saying “Yes."

• Positive Tag: "It’s a beautiful day, isn’t it?”
  Response: "I know, the weather is perfect.”

• Negative Tag: "This train is so slow, isn't it?”
  Response: "I know, it feels like it's taking forever.”

• Study Tip: "I know" means "I agree with your feeling.”

"Actually" is a "polite corrector." If a student simply says "No," it can sound a bit rude or abrupt. "Actually" prepares the listener for a different opinion.

• Positive Tag: "This math problem is easy, isn't it?"
  Response: "Actually, I find it quite difficult.”

• Negative Tag: "You don't like spicy food, do you?"
  Response: "Actually, I love it. The spicier, the better."

• Study Tip: "Actually" is like a "soft signal" that they are about to say something different.

There and It

• Do you have the time? (= asking about time)

• (Correct response) It’s ten to two.

• Do you have time? (= asking if someone is free to talk or help)

• (Correct response) Sure, what do you need?

• Using “so far”

• There has been one customer so far today. (“So far” means up to now. It is often used when we talk about progress or how many things have happened until now.)

• There hasn't been a customer so far today. (We often use the negative with “so far” to say that something has not happened up to now.)