Simple past tense: At B2 level, you're expected to use the simple past tense to talk about completed actions in the past. Here are some key points: 1. *Completed actions*: Use the simple past to describe actions that started and finished at a specific time in the past. Example: I went to the movies last night. 2. *Specific time*: Often, you'll use the simple past with specific times or dates in the past. Example: She visited Paris in 2019. 3. *Sequence of events*: You can use the simple past to describe a series of events that happened in the past. Example: I woke up, had breakfast, and then went to work. 4. *Past habits (with frequency adverbs)*: Although "used to" is more common for habits, simple past can be used with frequency adverbs like "often," "usually," or "always." Example: We often went to the beach during summer. 5. *Questions and negatives*: Remember to use "did" for questions and negatives. Example: Did you finis...
Let's explore the present perfect progressive at the B2 level. *Forming the Present Perfect Progressive* - Use "have/has been" + present participle (verb + -ing). Examples: - I have been studying English for three years. - She has been working on her project all day. - They have been traveling around Europe since June. *Using the Present Perfect Progressive* - To talk about actions that started in the past and continue up to now: - I have been reading this book for a week. - To talk about actions that have been in progress recently: - She has been feeling tired lately. - To emphasize the duration of an action: - They have been waiting for the bus for 20 minutes. *Common phrases and adverbs* - For, since, all day/morning/week: - I have been writing emails all morning. - She has been living in Paris since 2018. - They have been working on the project for months. *Present Perfect Progressive vs. Present Per...