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At the B2 level of English, understanding the intersection of past and present is crucial, particularly when it comes to grammar and verb tenses. Here are some key areas to focus on: *Key Grammar Points* - *Present Perfect and Past Simple*:  Understanding the difference between these two tenses is essential. Present Perfect is used for actions that started in the past and continue up to the present or have a connection to the present, while Past Simple is used for completed actions in the past. - *Past Perfect and Past Perfect Continuous*: These tenses are used to describe actions that happened before another action in the past.  For example, "I had eaten dinner before I watched the movie" (Past Perfect) or "I had been studying for three hours before I took a break" (Past Perfect Continuous). - *Used to and Would*: These are used to describe past habits or routines. For example, "I used to play football every weekend" or "She would always call me on m...

Some B2-level words about habits: 1. *Routine*:  a regular sequence of activities Example: "My morning routine includes exercise and meditation." 2. *Habit-forming* (adj.) - likely to become a regular behavior Example: "Playing video games can be habit-forming, so be careful!" 3. *Compulsive* (adj.) - done repeatedly without control Example: "She has a compulsive need to check her phone every few minutes." 4. *Addictive* (adj.) - causing a strong desire to repeat Example: "Social media can be addictive, don't you think?" 5. *Kick the habit* (idiom) - stop doing something bad Example: "I'm trying to kick the habit of eating too much sugar." 6. *Break a habit* (idiom) - stop doing something regularly Example: "I've been trying to break my habit of biting my nails." 7. *Get into the habit* (idiom) - start doing something regularly Example: "I've gotten into the habit of reading before bed." 8. *Old habit...

  The past progressive (or past continuous) tense is used for actions that were ongoing in the past. It is formed by using the past tense of "to be" (was/were) with the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb. This tense is used to describe an action interrupted by another, two simultaneous actions, or an action in progress at a specific time.  How to form the past progressive * Structure: Subject + was/were + verb-ing.     * Positive: "She was studying when the phone rang".     * Negative: "I was not sleeping".     * Question: "Were you watching TV?".  How to use the past progressive * An action in progress at a specific time: "At 8 p.m. last night, they were eating dinner".  * An action in progress that was interrupted: "He was walking to the store when he saw the accident".  * Two simultaneous actions: "While I was cooking, my roommate was cleaning the house".  * Habitual actions (often with criticism): ...

 Past perfect progressive tense:📚 At B2 level, the past perfect progressive (or continuous) is used to describe a continuous action or situation that started in the past and continued up to another point in the past, often to explain the duration or cause of that second past event. It is formed with had been + verb-ing. For example, "She was exhausted because she had been studying all night".  Structure  * Positive: Subject + had been + verb-ing  (I had been waiting). * Negative: Subject + had not been + verb-ing (I had not been waiting). * Question: Had + subject + been + verb-ing (Had you been waiting?). *  Common Uses at B2 Level: * Duration of an ongoing action: To emphasize how long an action continued before another past event occurred.      * Example: "I had been running for two hours before I finally stopped".  * Cause or reason for a past situation: To explain why something happened in the past.      * Example: "The m...

 The past perfect simple is a crucial tense in English grammar, especially at the B2 level.  It's used to describe an action that occurred before another action in the past. Let's break it down: *Formation:* The past perfect simple is formed using "had" + past participle of the main verb. *Usage:* - To show an action was completed before another past action. - To give background information or explain a situation. - Often used with adverbs like "already," "just," "ever," and "never." *Example Sentences:* - I had eaten dinner before I watched the movie. - She had already finished her project when her boss asked for changes. - They had traveled to Europe before they moved to the US. *Common Phrases:* - By the time - Before - After - Already - Just - Never *Tips:* - Use the past perfect simple to focus on the result of an action. - Practice makes perfect!  Try exercises and quizzes to reinforce your understanding.  The past perfect...

 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...