English tenses are fundamental to effective communication, encompassing various time frames and contexts. This guide explores key tenses including Present simple, Present continuous, Past simple, Present perfect, and future expressions with will and be going to. Each tense serves specific purposes in expressing actions, states, and intentions across different time periods.
• Present simple is used for habits, truths, and scheduled events.
• Present continuous describes ongoing actions and near-future plans.
• Past simple narrates completed actions and past habits.
• Present perfect connects past events to the present.
• Will and be going to express future predictions and intentions.