In this lesson, students review the verb tense and punctuation rules used in direct and reported speech. They practice changing sentences from direct to reported speech and vice versa.

Direct & Reported Speech

In this lesson, students read about bias, especially as it relates to media production and consumption. They consider how to recognize and combat bias, and practice using reported speech to accurately represent different events and perspectives. 

Bias

In this lesson, students practice using the past perfect to indicate two separate times in the past. This lesson includes speaking and writing practice as well as a task that combines the past perfect, present perfect, and simple past tenses.

Past Perfect

In this lesson, students read about the Apollo 11 mission, also known as the moon landing. They learn and practice new vocabulary, learn about the past perfect, and discuss the implications of space travel.

Apollo 11

Why did it take so long for NASA to go back to the moon?

Artemis II Blasts Off to the Moon

Students need to be able to distinguish when to use the past perfect vs. the past perfect progressive tense. This lesson features grammar explanations, comparison charts, examples, tips, and a variety of practice exercises.

Past Perfect Progressive

In this lesson, students read three stories that use the past perfect progressive in context. They answer comprehension questions and answer questions about themselves using the past perfect progressive.

Past Perfect Progressive Stories

Past Perfect Vs. Past Perfect Progressive

The mid-course assessment for Ellii Up Z assesses students on direct and reported speech, past perfect and past perfect progressive, and comprehension  related to complex topics, including media bias and modern space travel.




Ellii Up Z: Mid-Course Assessment

Students learn how and when to use the future perfect tense in English. This lesson includes mixed exercises that combine the present perfect, past perfect, and future perfect tenses.

Future Perfect

In this lesson, students read about procrastination and perfectionism. They discuss why people procrastinate and how to get things done. This lesson includes grammar practice with the future perfect tense. 

Procrastination

Students read about grit and its role in achieving meaningful long-term goals. They discuss why grit matters and how it can be developed. They also practice using the future perfect tense to describe long-term goals.

Grit

In this lesson, students review and practice three cases that require the subjunctive form in English: reporting or giving a suggestion, expressing a hypothetical situation, and expressing a wish.

Subjunctive

Students read about how algorithms affect us, from optimizing everyday life to determining life-altering decisions. Students practice using the subjunctive form to make suggestions about how to use algorithms responsibly.

Algorithms

Do social media companies design algorithms to hook young users?

Meta, Google Lose US Case over Youth Addiction to Social Media

Do your students truly understand the form, function, and time markers for the perfect verb tenses? This review lesson offers exercises that combine the most frequently used tenses in English. Are your students able to distinguish when to use all these tenses in context? 

Verb Tense Review 2 – The Perfect Tenses

The final assessment for Ellii Up Z assesses students on perfect tenses, the subjunctive, and complex topics, including grit, procrastination, and algorithms. 

Ellii Up Z: Final Assessment

Are your students ready to exit from advanced Ellii Up courses? Assign this assessment and see how they do. A completion of Ellii Up X, Y, and Z courses combined with a high score on this assessment means students are probably ready for a more advanced or specialized program, such as a workplace course. We recommend that your students continue practicing with lessons from Ellii's library to keep up their English fluency. 

Ellii Up – Advanced

Advanced students develop control over perfect tenses and reported speech. This course focuses on describing past events, reporting information, and using more complex verb forms. Includes authentic materials and challenging assessments, as well as an exit test for the Ellii Up series.