Alan Brazil Had a Big Operation
Introduction
Alan Brazil is a famous radio host and old football player. He was not at work because he was sick.
Main Body
Alan is 66 years old. He had a very important operation to save his life. He thanked the doctors. Now he needs a long time to get well at home. In January, Alan felt sick during a show. He had a bad ear infection. He felt dizzy and had to leave the studio early. Alan played football for Scotland, Ipswich Town, and Manchester United. He started working for talkSPORT radio in the year 2000.
Conclusion
Alan is resting now. He cannot work on the radio yet.
Learning
🕰️ The 'Then' vs 'Now' Shift
In this story, we see a big change in Alan's life. To reach A2, you need to know how to talk about the Past and the Present.
1. The Past (What happened) We use words like had, felt, played, and started. These tell us the story is finished.
- He played football → He is not a player now.
- He felt sick → This happened in January.
2. The Present (What is happening now) We use words like is, needs, and cannot.
- Alan is 66 → This is a fact today.
- He cannot work → This is his situation right now.
💡 Simple Trick: If you see -ed at the end of a word (like thanked), it usually means the action is over. If you see is/are, it is happening currently.