Past Simple 2
Further functions of the Past Simple
Talking about:
a definite time in the past
the past without reference to time
states in the past
habitual events in the past
the order of events in a narrative
Past Continuous
Form and functions of the Past Continuous
Events happening at a particular time in the past
Incomplete/interrupted actions in the past
Narrative tenses
Past Continuous 2
Ongoing or repeated events in the past
Temporary activities in the past
Activities subject to change
Repeated, unplanned or unwanted events in the past
Context of a past event
Past Simple or Past Continuous
When to use the Past Simple or Past Continuous?
Emphasis
Completed/Incomplete events or actions
Present Perfect
Form and function for Present Perfect
experiences in the past without specific reference to time
experiences in the past with an effect
Present Perfect 2
Further functions of the Present Perfect
Been & Gone
Ever & Never
For & Since
Already & Yet
Still & Just
Present Perfect Continuous
Form and Function of the Present Perfect Continuous
One ongoing action
Recent past activities
Repeated ongoing events
Use with How long...?
Present Perfect Simple or Cont
Similar meaning
Completed or continuing activities
Stative and Dynamic verb uses
Past Perfect
Form and function of the Past Perfect
The earlier or earliest action/experience
Time up to a certain point in the past
Past Perfect with Before
Past Perfect and Adverbs
Irregular Verbs
A guide to Irregular verb structure
Patterns of sound and tools for learning and using irregular verbs