The mind that has never forgotten: Present Perfect Simple and Continuous

Memory and Neuroscience Vocabulary

This lesson introduces the extraordinary case of people with hyperthymesia — individuals who remember every day of their lives. Students explore key terms from memory, psychology, and neuroscience, plus phrasal verbs such as bring back, come up with, pick up, figure out, and hold on to.

Present Perfect Simple vs Continuous: The Contrast

Learners compare Present Perfect Simple for completed experiences and results with Present Perfect Continuous for actions and processes that started in the past and continue into the present. Exercises include gap-fills, transformations, and contextual practice with neuroscience examples.

Speaking and Debate: A Gift or a Burden?

Learners read about hyperthymesia, listen to short reports on memory research, and discuss the advantages and challenges of remembering everything. Speaking tasks include debates on whether such an ability is a gift or a burden, with short reflective writing or experimental diary entries.