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Learning English Grammar
Present tenses
Jul 9, 2024
Learn about the usage of present simple, present continuous, and present perfect tenses in English grammar. Explore examples of expressing facts, habits, ongoing activities, and experiences. Understand the nuances of 'yet', 'for', and 'since' in present tenses, and enjoy a teaser story about bringing music back to Afghanistan.
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- Present simple tense is used for facts, habits, and truths with subject-verb structure.
- Present perfect tense connects past experiences to present using 'have' or 'has'.
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Understanding Present Simple Tense
The podcast discusses the usage of the present simple tense for facts, habits, and truths. It highlights how sentences are structured with a subject, base verb, and adding 'S' for third-person singular. Examples include daily routines like drinking coffee and the preference for tea, emphasizing the specific contexts where the present simple tense is applied.
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