Life is full of challenges, and it's normal to face difficult situations. This topic helps us talk about persistence—continuing to try even when something is hard. We use the present simple to describe current actions and habits, and sometimes the past simple to reflect on past difficulties.
Examples:
Even when math is hard, I don’t give up.
He tried many times before he succeeded.
Now, I always try harder when things are difficult.
1. GRAMMAR:
1.1 Present Simple vs. Past Simple
Present Simple is used for habits and general truths.
I don’t give up easily.
She always works hard.
Past Simple is used for finished actions in the past.
I failed the first test, but I tried again.
He didn’t stop studying.
2. VOCABULARY:
Difficult – Hard to do or understand.
Challenge – A task that tests your ability or strength.
Try – To make an effort to do something.
Give up – To stop doing something because it is hard.
Effort – The work or energy used to do something.
Practice – Doing something again and again to get better.
Fail – To not succeed at something.
Success – When you do something well.
Motivation – The reason why you do something.
Improve – To get better at something.
3. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:
I don’t give up easily.
I try again and again.
It’s hard, but I keep going.
Practice makes perfect.
I believe in myself.
4. SENTENCES:
Positive Sentences
I always try harder when something is difficult.
She doesn’t stop until she finishes her work.
We learn more when we don’t give up.
Negative Sentences
I don’t give up right away.
He doesn’t quit when things are hard.
They didn’t stop even after failing.
Questions
Do you give up when something is hard?
Did you try again after the first time?
What do you do when something is difficult?
Answers
No, I keep trying.
Yes, I tried again and succeeded.
I ask for help or practice more.
5. CONVERSATION:
Liam: Hey, Mia! You’re still working on your project?
Mia: Yes! It’s difficult, but I want to finish it.
Liam: That’s great. I think I would have given up already.
Mia: I used to do that, but not anymore. Now, I try harder.
Liam: Did something change?
Mia: Yes, last year I failed a test because I didn’t study enough. Since then, I always try my best.
Liam: That’s really smart. I think I’ll try harder too.
Mia: You can do it! Just don’t give up right away.
6. READING:
When Sarah was in her first year of high school, she had a hard time with science. She didn’t understand the lessons and failed her first test. At first, she felt very sad and wanted to give up. But then she decided to change. She asked her teacher for help, studied with friends, and practiced every day. Slowly, she got better. At the end of the year, Sarah passed her final test with a good grade. Now, she says, “So even now, when something is difficult, I don’t give up right away.”
Questions:
What subject was difficult for Sarah?
How did she feel after failing her test?
What did she do to improve?
Did she pass her final test?
What does she say about difficult situations now?
Answers:
Science was difficult for her.
She felt sad and wanted to give up.
She asked for help, studied with friends, and practiced.
Yes, she passed with a good grade.
She says she doesn’t give up right away.
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