Understanding the Present Continuous: A Teacher’s Take

The Present Continuous tense in English describes ongoing actions, temporary situations, trends, and future plans. Formed with a form of “to be” and the -ing verb, it’s essential for fluent communication. While most verbs work well in this tense, some stative verbs do not. Understanding its usage enhances conversational skills and connection.

Understanding the Present Simple: A Learner’s Guide

This guide explores the Present Simple tense in English, detailing its forms, uses, and quirks. The tense expresses habits, routines, general truths, and states. It employs the base verb for most subjects and adds -s or -es for third-person singular. Mastering it enhances communication and understanding of English.

Useful phrases about time

You’re right on time.
We’ve run out of time.
I do it in my spare time.
I spent some time there.
Only time will tell!
Well, that saved some time!
Well, that was a waste of time!
Slow down! Take your time!
It’s only a matter of time.
This is the first and last time!
Did I catch you at a bad time?
She’s ahead of her time.
He’s behind the times.
You got here in the nick of time!
Who knows if it will stand the test of time?
I told him to bide his time.

Fish vs Fishes

In biology “fishes” is used to refer to multiple species of fish. Ichthyology is the study of fishes.

Useful phrases about money

It cost me a fortune.
It cost me an arm and a leg.
That’s a total rip-off.
I can’t afford it.
That’s a bit pricey.
That’s quite reasonable.
That’s a great deal.

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Useful phrases about a bad trip

My flight was delayed/canceled.  My flight was overbooked. My luggage was lost. I was jet-lagged. I was mugged.  I lost my passport The weather was miserable.  The place was a tourist trap.  My hotel was in a seedy area. I couldn’t wait to get back home.  I missed my connection.