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The Simple Past vs. the Present Perfect

Practice the difference between the Simple Past and the Present Perfect using key words.

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Lesson Outcome
Students will know in what situations, through the use of key words, to use the Simple Past vs. the Present Perfect, including the correct formation of simple past tense verbs, subject-verb agreement with has and have, and the correct form of the past participle for the Present Perfect.

Course Overview

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Never, Already, Just, Still, and Yet
Practice the placement of the adverbs: Never, Already, Just, Still, and Yet in the Present Perfect.
Current Lesson
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Never, Already, Just, Still, and Yet
Practice the placement of the adverbs: Never, Already, Just, Still, and Yet in the Present Perfect.
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Present Perfect Progressive Grammar Explanation Video
Watch this 30-minute explanation of the Present Perfect Progressive followed by a quick review of the difference between the Present Perfect and the Present Perfect Progressive and their uses of BEEN.
Current Lesson
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Present Perfect Progressive Grammar Explanation Video
Watch this 30-minute explanation of the Present Perfect Progressive followed by a quick review of the difference between the Present Perfect and the Present Perfect Progressive and their uses of BEEN.
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Present Perfect Video Grammar Explanation
Watch this video, which starts with a brief description of the Simple Past, before moving on to the structure and usage rules of the Present Perfect.
Current Lesson
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Present Perfect Video Grammar Explanation
Watch this video, which starts with a brief description of the Simple Past, before moving on to the structure and usage rules of the Present Perfect.
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Since and For
Practice the use of Since and For with the Present Perfect.
Current Lesson
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Since and For
Practice the use of Since and For with the Present Perfect.
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Yes/No Questions in the Present Perfect
Practice Yes/No Questions in the Present Perfect with regular and irregular verbs.
Current Lesson
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Yes/No Questions in the Present Perfect
Practice Yes/No Questions in the Present Perfect with regular and irregular verbs.
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WH Questions in the Present Perfect
Practice turning statements in the Present Perfect into WH Questions with regular and irregular Verbs.
Current Lesson
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WH Questions in the Present Perfect
Practice turning statements in the Present Perfect into WH Questions with regular and irregular Verbs.
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Pronunciation of Reduced Helping Verbs
Practice pronouncing the Present Perfect helping verbs: Have and Has in their reduced forms.
Current Lesson
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Pronunciation of Reduced Helping Verbs
Practice pronouncing the Present Perfect helping verbs: Have and Has in their reduced forms.
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The Simple Past vs. the Present Perfect
Practice the difference between the Simple Past and the Present Perfect using key words.
Current Lesson
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The Simple Past vs. the Present Perfect
Practice the difference between the Simple Past and the Present Perfect using key words.

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