In this episode, we explore the fascinating history and usage of verb tenses in English. From the 12 major tenses to their evolving roles in grammar, we'll break down each tense with simple examples to help you understand their structure and application.

We’ll dive into the historical development of grammar from the 16th century, tracing how verb tenses have been classified and refined through time. Whether you're new to the concept or a language enthusiast, tune in for a journey through the past, present, and future of English verb tenses.

List of English Verb Tenses:

Present Simple:

I walk.

Describes regular actions or facts.

Present Continuous:

I am walking.

Describes actions happening right now.

Present Perfect:

I have walked.

Describes actions completed at an unspecified time in the past.

Present Perfect Continuous:

I have been walking.

Describes actions that started in the past and are still happening or just finished.

Past Simple:

I walked.

Describes actions completed in the past.

Past Continuous:

I was walking.

Describes actions that were in progress at a specific time in the past.

Past Perfect:

I had walked.

Describes actions that were completed before another past action.

Past Perfect Continuous:

I had been walking.

Describes actions that were ongoing up until another action in the past.

Future Simple:

I will walk.

Describes actions that will happen in the future.

Future Continuous:

I will be walking.

Describes actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

Future Perfect:

I will have walked.

Describes actions that will be completed before a certain point in the future.

Future Perfect Continuous:

I will have been walking.

Describes actions that will have been ongoing up to a specific point in the future.

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