English Language – Past and Present (Upper-Intermediate Level)
Course facts
- Payment: Free to learn, certificate paid
- Credits: CPD Credits
- Learning style: Self-paced, start anytime
- Format: Text & Interactive
- Video access: Streaming Only
- Refund: Conditional Refund
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Learn upper-intermediate English tenses: present simple, continuous and perfect, past tenses, used to and would, auxiliaries and question tags.
Choosing the right tense is one of the harder parts of English at upper-intermediate level, and time words are a good guide to it. This unit covers time-related words and phrases, the present simple, present continuous and present perfect, state and action verbs, the past simple, past continuous and past perfect, used to and would for past habits, auxiliary verbs for emphasis, interest and question tags, intonation and inflection, open and closed questions, and a short guide to writing.
What You Will Achieve
- Choose present and past tenses with the help of time words and phrases
- Describe states, actions and past habits with used to and would
- Use auxiliary verbs for emphasis, to show interest and to form question tags
- Use open and closed questions and intonation effectively in conversation
Program Overview
Key Words, Verbs and Tenses
Time words and the present and past tenses.
- Key words and phrases
- Verbs and tenses
- Time
Auxiliaries and Conversation
Auxiliary verbs and skills for natural conversation.
- Auxiliary verbs
- Conversation skills
Certificate Awarded (Paid)
Pass the final course assessment to earn it. The course is free to study; the certificate is optional and has a fee.
Job Outlook
Accurate tenses help in writing, customer-facing work and any job that uses English every day.
- Front Desk Agent
Good for: Upper-intermediate learners who want firmer control of past and present tenses.
Keep in mind: It is one unit at upper-intermediate level, focused on tenses and conversation rather than a full level.
Bottom line: A solid upper-intermediate unit on past and present tenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tenses does the unit cover?
The present simple, present continuous and present perfect, and the past simple, past continuous and past perfect, with used to and would for the past.
Does it cover question tags?
Yes. It shows how auxiliary verbs form question tags, add emphasis, show interest and avoid repetition.
Does it help with writing?
Yes. It includes a short guide to writing, with tips on preparing, laying out and finishing various writing tasks.
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