Tenses

We use this tense to show an action that is happening at the moment.

• present simple

• present continuous

• past simple

• past continuous

We use this tense to show anaction that started in the past and continues in the present.

• past simple

• past continuous

• present perfect

• present simple

We use this tense to show facts and everything that is true.

• past simple

• future simple

• present simple

• present perfect

We use this tense for an action in progress when a short action stopped it.

• past simple

• past continuous

• present perfect

• present continuous

We use this tense for plans and intentions that are not fixed yet.

• future with will

• future with be going to

• present simple

• present continuois

We use this tense for predictions and desicions at the time of speaking.

• present simple

• future with will

• future with going to

• present continuous

We use this tense for actions that we do regularly or habits.

• past simple

• present simple

• present continuous

• present perfect

We use action verbs with:

• stative verbs

• dynamic verbs

We use this tense for plans that are already fixed and there is evidence.

• future with will

• present continuous

• present simple

• future with be going to

We use this tense for temporary situations.

• future with will

• present continuous

• present simple

• future with be going to