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Learn English with "Bill & Lily in..." - Practice Present, Past & Future Tenses

This course is part of the "English Almost Without Secrets" series, focusing on practical application of verb types and parts of speech, and grammar tenses in English. The "Bill & Lily in..." series helps you improve your spoken and written English by exploring the Present Simple, Past Simple, and Future Simple tenses.

Follow Bill and Lily as they travel to famous cities across Europe, experiencing each location through the lens of three tenses: present, past, and future. This immersive approach makes learning grammar engaging and relevant.

Bill & Lily in South-Eastern Europe: Sarajevo

This section follows Bill and Lily's adventure in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bill and Lily are ordinary people from Webster City, Iowa, who are eager to explore beyond their hometown. After some initial travel in America, they're now embarking on a European adventure, visiting cities on day trips.

Bill & Lily in Sarajevo (Present Tense)

Bill and Lily arrive in Sarajevo, eager to experience this exotic city. Stepping off the plane, they are greeted by the fresh Bosnian air and the city's vibrant atmosphere. With a packed itinerary, they quickly grab a taxi heading to the heart of Sarajevo.

Along the way, they pass historical landmarks like the Latin Bridge, the site of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand – the pivotal event that ignited World War I.

Their first stop is the historic Baščaršija, Sarajevo's old bazaar, instantly immersing them in the traditional Bosnian way of life. They indulge in local treats like cevapi and burek from street vendors.

Next, they visit the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, admiring its stunning Ottoman architecture and peaceful ambiance. They also visit the Sarajevo War Tunnel Museum, a poignant reminder of the city’s difficult past during the Bosnian War.

By the end of the day, Bill and Lily are captivated and excited about the adventures awaiting them in their next destinations.

Key Questions to Test Your Understanding:

1. What do they experience upon exiting the plane?
2. Where does their taxi take them, and why do they take it?
3. What historical event triggered World War I?
4. Do Bill and Lily resist trying local delicacies like cevapi and burek?
5. Do they visit the Sarajevo War Tunnel Museum?
6. What are their feelings about the upcoming cities after visiting Sarajevo?

(Answer the questions and then retell the story in your own words, paying attention to intonation and avoiding long pauses between words.)

Sections Covering:

• Bill & Lily in Sarajevo
• Bill & Lily in Sofia
• Bill & Lily in Athens
• Bill & Lily in Istanbul
• Control Test Key