Grammar learning path · A2 Elementary
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.
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Start path — Lesson 1
First lesson · Present Simple and Present Continuous
What you'll 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.
Take them in order- 1Lesson 1Present Simple and Present Continuous
Contrasts routines and stable states with temporary or current actions, including stative verbs, time signals, schedules, and arrangements.
- 2Lesson 2Present Perfect
Introduces have/has + past participle for experience, unfinished time, and situations continuing to now, with a basic past-simple contrast.
Ready?
Present Simple and Present Continuous.
Begin with the first lesson and work through the practice at your own pace.