Grammatical Tense in English

Tenses in English indicate when an action occurs—past, present, or future. They help clarify the timing of events, making communication clear and precise.

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What are tenses in the English Grammar?

Tenses

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Tenses are a set of grammatical characteristics that are used in languages to show time. Here you will learn all about how to use tenses in English language.
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"Present Simple" Tense in English Grammar

Present Simple

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In this lesson, you will learn all the grammatical features of the Present simple tense in English and get familiar with its uses.
"Past Simple" Tense in English Grammar

Past Simple

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Past simple tense is one of the most important tenses in English. We often use it to talk about what happened before.
"Future Simple" in English Grammar

Future Simple

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The future simple tense talks about actions that will happen later. In this lesson, you will learn to talk about the future in English using 'will.'

Present Continuous

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The present continuous tense is a basic tense. It is usually one of the first tenses you start to learn when you first start studying English.

Past Continuous

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The past continuous tense is used quite often in English, so let’s understand exactly when to use it and how to use it. Are you ready? Let's begin.

Future Continuous

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The future continuous tense is used by native English speakers quite often and this is your chance to learn and understand this tense so you can start using it.

Present Perfect

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Present perfect is a useful tense that talks about an action that happened in an indefinite time in the past. In this lesson, we will learn more about them.

Present Perfect Continuous

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The present perfect continuous tense is a useful tense in English grammar. Why? Because it connects the present and the past. Let's see how.

Past Perfect

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This tense is an advance tense and we use it to talk about the past in a lot of interesting ways, and you’ll see what they are. So are you ready? Let’s start.

Past Perfect Continuous

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This tense is an advanced tense, but it’s not hard to learn. This tense will allow you to talk about things that happened in the past in a more interesting way.

Future Perfect

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The future perfect tense is an advanced tense; it will allow you to speak about the future in a really interesting way that may not exist in your own language.

Future Perfect Continuous

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This is one of the most advanced tenses in the English language. So, congratulation on reaching this level. Let's start to learn this tense.

Future with 'Going to'

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Anything after now is the future, and in English, we have many ways and tenses to talk about the future. Some are more basic and some are more advanced.

Past with 'Going to'

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There are times that we are narrating a story and we want to talk about past plans that did not happen. In this case, we use past with going to.

Talking about the Present

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When you talk, the verbs should agree with the orders of events. That's why We will learn how and when to use the present tense in this lesson.
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Talking about the Past

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What if we want to narrate something that happened in the past? In this case, we will need to know the past tense.
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Talking about the Future

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Sometimes we need to talk about our plans, wishes, & arrangements that have not happened yet and are related to the future.
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Aspects

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Verbs give information either about the subject or the state of the actions. As a result, aspects are formed. Let us learn more about them.
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Grammatical Tenses with LanGeek

Grammatical tenses are essential for effective communication in English, helping speakers convey time, duration, and sequence of actions. Understanding tenses is key to describing past events, discussing current activities, or planning for the future. LanGeek's comprehensive lessons offer a clear roadmap to mastering this crucial aspect of English.

What Are Grammatical Tenses?

Tenses are verb forms that express when actions or events occur. They help distinguish between the past, present, and future, as well as more nuanced expressions like hypothetical scenarios or ongoing actions. With LanGeek, you will go through these concepts step-by-step, and build a strong foundation for fluency.

Tailored Lessons for Every Level

LanGeek's grammar lessons are divided into 19 categories across three proficiency levels:

Beginner + Intermediate + Advanced

The following lessons are presented at all three proficiency levels:

  • Present Simple
  • Past Simple
  • Future Simple
  • Present Continuous
  • Future with "Going to"

Intermediate + Advanced

The following lessons are presented at intermediate and advanced levels:

  • Past Continuous
  • Future Continuous
  • Present Perfect
  • Present Perfect Continuous
  • Past Perfect
  • Past Perfect Continuous
  • Future Perfect
  • Future Perfect Continuous
  • Past with "Going to"

Advanced

The following lessons are only presented at the advanced level:

  • Tenses
  • Talking about the Present
  • Talking about the Past
  • Talking about the Future
  • Aspects

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  • Vocabulary Enrichment: Expand your vocabulary with thematic lessons and flashcards for context-specific usage.
  • Reading Practice: Improve comprehension through curated reading exercises that integrate the tenses you are learning.
  • Pronunciation Guidance: Perfect your spoken English with pronunciation guides.

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LanGeek's tense lessons help you become a more confident, effective communicator. Whether for exams, career advancement, or casual conversation, LanGeek offers all the tools you need.

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