Present simple and present continuous

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Present simple and present continuous

FromLearning English Grammar

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Jul 19, 2022

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Listen to Finn and Sophie explain the present simple and present continuous tenses.

Released:

Jul 19, 2022

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Learn English grammar in six minutes. Every Tuesday join two of our presenters and learn a new key area of grammar. Our presenters include Finn, Emma, Rob, Neil, Sophie & Alice.

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Question tags: "You didn't eat all the chocolate, did you?" Learn how to use 'did you' - a question tag. by Learning English Grammar
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'Like' for preference and description: We explain different meanings of the word 'like', and talk about food... by Learning English Grammar
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-ing and -ed (Participle) Clauses: Catherine and Callum explain all about present and past participle clauses. by Learning English Grammar
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Question forms: We’ll take a look at yes-no questions and questions to get to know each other. by Learning English Grammar
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Linking devices of contrast: Learn about the words and phrases we can use to link contrasting ideas together. by Learning English Grammar
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Past simple and past continuous: Learn how to talk about past events using the past simple and past continuous. by Learning English Grammar
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The second conditional: "If my team won, I'd be so happy!" Learn how to use the second conditional. by Learning English Grammar
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Present continuous and 'going to': We talk about making plans and... what is Finn doing tonight? by Learning English Grammar
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Review of conditionals: Join us for this programme as we review four different types of conditionals. by Learning English Grammar
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The past simple tense: "Did you have breakfast?" Learn how to use the past simple tense. by Learning English Grammar
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Indirect questions: Rob and Catherine tell you what they are, how to make them and when to use them. by Learning English Grammar
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The first conditional: "If it rains, I will take my umbrella." Learn how to use the first conditional. by Learning English Grammar
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Present simple and continuous: There's nothing like the present! Learn about the present simple and present continuous. by Learning English Grammar
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Present perfect continuous: 'What have you been doing?' Learn how to use the present perfect continuous tense. by Learning English Grammar
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Defining relative clauses: How to use defining relative clauses. They give information about a noun in a sentence. by Learning English Grammar
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The present perfect with 'for' and 'since': Learn how to answer questions with 'how long' using the words 'for' and 'since'. by Learning English Grammar
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Adverbs of frequency: Learn how to use words like 'always', 'never' and 'sometimes'. by Learning English Grammar
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So, such, enough, too: "There was such a long queue for coffee!" Learn how to use intensifiers. by Learning English Grammar
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The present perfect with ‘ever’ and ‘never’: Have you ever ridden a camel? Use the present perfect to talk about life experiences. by Learning English Grammar
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Present continuous and 'going to': Taking about making plans… what is Finn doing tonight? Listen to the programme. by Learning English Grammar
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'Like' for preference and description: We explain different meanings of the word 'like', and talk about food... by Learning English Grammar
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The present perfect with 'just', 'already' and 'yet': 'I've just been to the London eye!' Learn how to talk about your activities. by Learning English Grammar
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Present and past passives: Listen to this programme for examples of passives and explanations of how they're used. by Learning English Grammar
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'Used to' and 'would': Hear about a strange habit Finn had when he was a child. He used to sleepwalk! by Learning English Grammar
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State verbs: Learn about verbs we don't usually use in continuous tenses. by Learning English Grammar
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