Verbs — Tenses Part 1 (Present & Past)

Master simple and continuous present and past tenses.

September 1, 2025

Simple Present and Present Continuous

Learn the difference between the simple present and present continuous tenses. Understand when to use each with signal words, stative verbs, and clear examples.

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