A2 · ElementaryGrammar learning path
Present contrasts and links to now
Refine how English connects situations to now. First contrast routine or permanent meaning with temporary activity; then add the present perfect for experience, unfinished periods, and situations that started earlier and still matter.
2 lessons 12 exercises
What you will learn
- Choose present simple or present continuous by meaning.
- Recognise stative verbs and common time signals.
- Form the present perfect for experience, unfinished time, and duration to now.
Before you start
- Know the A1 present simple, present continuous, and common past participles.
Lessons in this path
- 1Present Simple and Present Continuous
Contrasts routines and stable states with temporary or current actions, including stative verbs, time signals, schedules, and arrangements.
- 2Present Perfect
Introduces have/has + past participle for experience, unfinished time, and situations continuing to now, with a basic past-simple contrast.