1. Pattern Discovery
When English speakers tell a story, they connect different times.
Pattern A — Past → Present
I studied English last year, and now I use it at work.
(ຂ້ອຍຮຽນອັງກິດປີກາຍ ແລະ ຕອນນີ້ຂ້ອຍໃຊ້ມັນໃນວຽກ.)
Pattern B — Present → Future
I practice English every day, and I will use it in my future career.
Pattern C — Past → Present → Future
I started learning English two years ago. I practice every day, and I will continue improving in the future.
⭐ Pattern Insight:
Natural English is not only about making sentences. It is about connecting ideas across time.
2. Pattern Fuel
Time Expressions
Past:
- yesterday
- last year
- two years ago
Present:
- today
- now
- every day
- usually
Future:
- tomorrow
- next year
- in the future
- one day
Linking Words
- and
- but
- because
- so
- then
3. Pattern Build
Step 1 — Complete
I started __________.
Now I __________.
In the future, I will __________.
Step 2 — Connect
I started __________, and now I __________.
I __________ every day because I want to __________.
4. Pattern Expansion
Level 1:
I learn English.
↓
Level 2:
I learned English last year.
↓
Level 3:
I learned English last year, and I practice every day.
↓
Level 4:
I learned English last year, and I practice every day because I want to use English in my future career.
5. Pattern Challenge
Create your own story:
Past:
What did you do before?
↓
Present:
What are you doing now?
↓
Future:
What will you do next?
Example:
“I studied at university five years ago. Now I work in an office, and I am improving my English. In the future, I want to work internationally.”
6. Natural English
Native speakers often organize ideas like a timeline:
Before → Now → Next
Instead of saying many separate sentences:
❌ I studied English.
❌ I work now.
❌ I want a better job.
They connect:
✅ I studied English before, and now I use it because I want better opportunities in the future.
7. Real Conversation
Situation — Talking About Life
A: How has your life changed?
B: I studied in Laos before. Now I work here, and I plan to improve my skills in the future.
Situation — Career Goal
A: Why are you learning English?
B: I started learning English because I wanted more opportunities. Now I practice every day, and I hope to use English in my career.
8. Speaking Challenge
🎤 Speak for one minute:
Talk about:
- What you did before
- What you do now
- What you want to do in the future
Remember:
Past → Present → Future
9. Pattern Reflection
Before moving to Lesson 25:
[ ] Can I talk about my past?
[ ] Can I describe my current life?
[ ] Can I explain my future plans?
[ ] Can I connect different times together?
[ ] Can I tell a simple story in English?
🌱 Key Lesson Insight
English communication becomes powerful when you can connect your experiences, your current situation, and your future goals.
You are not only learning grammar. You are learning how to tell your story.
Further reading
- Real English 25 (coming soon)
- Real English 23 Talking about tomorrow
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