English Verb Tenses and Personal Writing Practice
English Verb Tenses Summary
Present Tenses
- Present Simple (routines and facts): Form: do/does + base verb in negative and interrogative; affirmative without auxiliary (e.g., He works). Example: I play, She doesn’t play, Do you play?
- Present Continuous (actions happening now or temporary): Form: am/is/are + verb-ing. Example: I am studying now.
- Present Perfect (experiences or results until today): Form: have/has + past participle. Example: She has finished.
- Present Perfect Continuous (duration until now): Form: have/has been + verb-ing. Example: They have been working for 2 hours.
Past Tenses
- Past Simple (past and finished actions): Form: Past form (V2); didn’t + base verb / Did…? Example: I watched, He didn’t go, Did you see?
- Past Continuous (actions in progress in the past or interrupted): Form: was/were + verb-ing. Example: I was reading when you called.
- Past Perfect (a past action before another past action): Form: had + past participle. Example: She had left before 8.
- Past Perfect Continuous (duration until a point in the past): Form: had been + verb-ing. Example: I had been studying for an hour when she arrived.
Future Tenses
- Future Simple (will) (spontaneous decisions, promises, or predictions): Form: will + base verb. Example: I will call you.
- Future Continuous (in progress at a future moment): Form: will be + verb-ing. Example: I will be studying at 8 pm.
- Future Perfect (finished before a specific point in the future): Form: will have + past participle. Example: She will have finished by Friday.
- Future Perfect Continuous (duration until a point in the future): Form: will have been + verb-ing. Example: By next year, I will have been working here for 5 years.
Personal Reflections by Natalia
My Favorite Day: Christmas
My favorite day of the year is Christmas because it is a special moment to share with my family. The atmosphere feels warm, peaceful, and full of joy.
In the morning, I usually wake up early and help prepare the house. We cook traditional food, play music, and talk while organizing everything. During the afternoon, my relatives visit us, and we enjoy a big meal together. We also exchange small gifts, which makes the day even more emotional.
At night, we sit outside to enjoy the fresh air and the lights. Christmas always makes me feel grateful and happy.
My Home in Corrientes
I live in a house in Corrientes, a quiet and family-oriented place where I feel safe and comfortable. My home is simple, but it has everything I need.
When you enter my house, you first see the living room, where my family spends most of their time talking or relaxing. We have several rooms, and each one has its own charm. My bedroom is my favorite place because it is peaceful and perfect for studying or resting. Outside, I can see the street and the neighborhood where I grew up.
My house represents stability, calmness, and the feeling of being truly at home.
Introduction Email to My Teacher
Dear Teacher,
My name is Natalia, and I am from Corrientes, Argentina. I am writing this email to tell you a little about myself.
I am [your age] years old, and I live with my family, who are very important to me. We spend a lot of time together, and they always support me. My daily routine is simple: I wake up early, study or work on my activities, take some time to rest in the afternoon, and then finish my tasks.
Thank you for reading my message. I hope this helps you get to know me better.
Best regards,
Natalia