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For this class we have the following goals: To apply the Past Simple and Continuous when expressing interrupted actions. Use of Past Simple and Continuous together (EXTRACT FROM LAST CLASS) Use the past continuous to indicate that a longer action in the past was interrupted. The interruption is usually a shorter action in the simple past. Remember this can be a real interruption or just an interruption in time. Examples: I  was watching  TV when she called. When the phone rang, she  was writing  a letter. While we  were having  the picnic, it started to rain. What  were  you  doing  when the earthquake started? I  was listening  to my iPod, so I didn't hear the fire alarm. You  were not listening  to me when I told you to turn the oven off. While John  was sleeping  last night, someone stole his car. Sammy  was waiting  for us when we got off the plane. Wh...

For this class we have the following goals: To identify and apply the Past Continuous. What is the Past Continuous? The past continuous (also called past progressive) is a  verb tense   which is used to show that an ongoing past action was happening at a specific moment of interruption, or that two ongoing actions were happening at the same time. Read on for detailed descriptions, examples, and past continuous exercises. Past Continuous Forms The past continuous is formed using  was/were  + present participle . Questions are indicated by inverting the subject and  was/were . Negatives are made with  not . Statement: You  were studying  when she called. Question:  Were  you  studying  when she called? Negative: You  were not studying  when she called. Complete List of Past Continuous Forms Past Continuous Uses USE 1 Interrupted Action in the Past Use the past continuous to i...

For this class we have the following goals: To identify and apply the regular and irregular verbs in Simple Past tense. What are regular and irregular verbs? Video What Is the Difference between Regular and Irregular Verbs? Past participle tense verbs have multiple parts and usually require an auxiliary verb, such as had, has or have. With regular verbs, the past tense simply adds an “ed” to the end of the word, with both simple past and past particle taking the same form. However, irregular verbs are the oddballs, the mavericks in the world of verbs; they are the verbs that do not conform to the traditional rules. With these verbs, adding the “ed” is not only incorrect, but it often sounds awkward. The patterns for irregular verbs vary, and the simple past and past participle can end differently. Consider the following examples: Regular verb:  I learn easily. I learned that material yesterday. (For the verb “learn,” “learned” is both the simple past and past ...

For this class we have the following goals: To identify and apply the Past Simple. What is Past Simple?   Video USE 1. Actions finished in the past (single or repeated) I  visit ed  Berlin last week. Andrew  watch ed  TV yesterday. My friends  went  to Paris a week ago. My parents  ate  a lot of junk food when they  were  young. 2. Series of completed actions in the past First I  got  up, then I  had  bre FORM How do we form the  Simple Past ? We form the  Simple Past : with regular verbs:  infinitive  +  -ed with irregular verbs:  2nd column  of the table of the irregular verbs 1.1. Affirmative sentences in the  Simple Past  – regular verbs I  play ed  with a ball. You  play ed  with a ball. He  play ed  with a ball. She  play ed  with a ball. It  play ed  with a ball....

For this class we have the following goals: To review all the Present Tenses. How to use present tenses? Watch this video and answer these exercises EX1: Relate each of the present tenses with these concepts: FUTURE ARRANGEMENTS LIFE EXPERIENCES ACTIONS TIMETABLE UNFINISHED ACTIONS HABIT/ROUTINE ACTIVITY TRUE FACT TEMPORARY SITUATION EX2: Relate each adverb or key word with each present tense: Yet Always Now Already Today Often Since Listen! For Then Look! At this moment Just EX3: Put these auxiliary verbs in the correct Present Tense. have am has not does is dont are  do EX4: Identify if the following tenses are SIMPLE, CONTINUOUS or PERFECT. I don't go to that school. I'm not going to school tomorrow. I've been a student of that school for 5 years. Is she singing that song now? She has just sung that song. She does not sing everyday. They have played together since 2014. They play football. Are they play...

For this class we have the following goals: To identify and apply the Present Perfect.  What is the Present Perfect? Video The present perfect is used to indicate a link between the present and the past. The time of the action is  before now but not specified , and we are often more interested in the  result  than in the action itself. USE ACTIONS STARTED IN THE PAST AND CONTINUING IN THE PRESENT They  haven't lived  here for years. She  has worked  in the bank for five years. We  have had  the same car for ten years. Have you played  the piano since you were a child? WHEN THE TIME PERIOD REFERRED TO HAS NOT FINISHED I have worked  hard   this week . It  has rained  a lot  this year . We  haven't seen  her  today . ACTIONS REPEATED IN AN UNSPECIFIED PERIOD BETWEEN THE PAST AND NOW. They  have seen  that film six times It  has happened ...

For this class we have the following goals: To review and apply Present Simple and Continuous through a set of grammar exercises. Activities Let's review some contents of the Class 1. In which of the Present Tenses can you use: Always Now Today Often Listen! Then At this moment Relate the following words with each concept: Timetable Arrangement Routine Activity Look at the following auxiliaries.  am does is dont are  do Do you remember the structure of questions? Exercises: Set 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4