English Basic Grammar Tenses

Name: English Basic Grammar Tenses
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Master all English tenses with simple rules & real examples

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Created byMaryna Gubernska

Last updated 12/2025

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What you'll learn

By the end of this course you will be able to understand and correctly use the six essential English tenses for everyday communication;
To form grammatically correct sentences in Present Simple, Present Continuous, Past Simple, Future Simple, "Be Going To" and Present Perfect.
To distinguish between similar tenses (e.g., Present Simple vs. Present Continuous, Past Simple vs. Present Perfect, "Will" vs. "Be Going To").
To improve their sentence structure, making their speech and writing more fluent and natural.

Course content

14 sections • 45 lectures • 2h 47m total length

Course Introduction1:08
Here you can download visual materials for all the lessons of this course
Test before the course

2.1 Present Simple with Verb Be in positive sentences2:59
2.2 Present Simple with Verb Be in negative sentenses1:31
Learn to form present simple negative sentences with the verb be by placing not after be, using contractions like I'm not, you're not, he's not, we're not, they're not.
2.3 Present Simple with Verb be in Questions and short answers3:15
2.4 Present Simple: Usage of verb Be. Common mistakes. Practice.5:03
Learn the present simple use of the verb be, including when to use it for identity, weather, time, age, places, and feelings, with common mistakes and practice.

4.1 Present Continuous: Usage3:58
4.2 Present Continuous: Forms6:12
Master present continuous forms by building sentences with be and the verb-ing form. Use contractions, form negatives with not, and craft questions with be before the subject, plus short answers.
4.3 Present Continuous: Important information5:15
Identify which stative, sense, communication, thinking, and state verbs do not take the present continuous, and learn when to use present simple versus present continuous with examples.
4.4 Present Continuous: Common mistakes and Practice4:35

5.1 Present Simple vs Present Continuous5:28
Learn to choose present simple for habits, routines, facts, and permanent situations, and present continuous for actions in progress or temporary situations, with stative verbs like want, know, mean explained.
5.2 Present Simple vs Present Continuous: Special verbs3:50
5.3 Present Simple vs Present Continuous: Practice7:36
Practice distinguishes present simple from present continuous with facts vs. ongoing processes. Identify when to use each, plus question forms and -es for he/she/it.

Requirements

This course is for you if you are an English learner of A1-B1 level and you want to improve your understanding of English grammar. No prior knowledge of English tenses is required, but basic English reading and listening skills are needed. You should be ready to practice and complete tests to reinforce your knowledge.

Description

Do English verb tenses confuse you? Are you struggling with grammar rules like when to use Present Perfect vs Past Simple, or “will” vs “going to”? You’re not alone – and this course is here to help!

This step-by-step English grammar course is designed for beginners and intermediate learners who want to fully understand and confidently use all major English tenses.

Through clear explanations, real-life examples, and engaging practice activities, you’ll stop memorizing and start understanding how English grammar works.

What you’ll learn

Build correct English sentences using clear grammar structures
Master Present Simple and Present Continuous with ease
Learn how and when to use Future Tenses like “will” and “going to”
Understand and apply Past Simple correctly
Dive deep into Present Perfect Tense with real-world usage
Compare Present Perfect and Past Simple to avoid common mistakes
Test your knowledge with interactive grammar quizzes and progress checks

Who this course is for

English learners who want to stop guessing and start using grammar correctly
Students preparing for exams like IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge
Travelers, professionals, and expats looking to improve communication skills
Anyone who wants to sound more natural and fluent in English

Requirements

A basic understanding of English vocabulary and sentence structure
Motivation to improve your grammar and fluency
No advanced grammar knowledge needed – we’ll guide you step by step!

By the end of this course, you will:
Confidently use all key English grammar tenses
Improve both your speaking and writing in English
Understand grammar not as a set of rules, but as a tool for fluent communication

Who this course is for:

English learners who struggle with basic grammar and want to improve their accuracy
Students preparing for exams (A1-B1 level) who need a structured guide to English tenses.
Self-learners who want to build a strong foundation in English grammar.
Anyone who wants to feel more confident when speaking and writing in English.

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Course content

Test before the course1 lecture • 1min

Lesson 1: Sentense structure4 lectures • 10min

Lesson 2: Present Simple with verb Be4 lectures • 13min

Lesson 3: Present Simple with other verbs.4 lectures • 17min

Lesson 4: Present Continuous Tense.4 lectures • 20min

Lesson 5: Present Simple vs Present Continuous3 lectures • 17min

Lesson 6. Future: be going to2 lectures • 10min

Lesson 7. Future: Will2 lectures • 11min

Lesson 8. Future: Will vs be going to.2 lectures • 7min

Lesson 9. Past Simple with verb BE.4 lectures • 11min

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