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Learn English Tenses: PAST CONTINUOUS
What tense is “I was working” or “They were going” in English? It’s thePAST CONTINUOUS TENSE. It’s also called the PAST PROGRESSIVE TENSE. We use it to talk about something that started and continued in the past. In this English grammar class, I’ll show you how to use this basic tense, when to use it, and what mistakes to avoid. We’ll practice structure, usage, spelling, questions, contractions, short answers, stative verbs, and pronunciation, so you feel clear and confident. Then, to keep improving your English, watch my complete engVid series on ALL the English verb tenses, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The next class after this one is on the future simple tense with “will”.
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Very good. Congratulations
hi Rebecca,I really like your lessons and your smiling .I came from china. hope can learn more in you class.
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Thanks a lot Rebecca. This lesson is very clear and helpful.
I got 9 out of 10 this lesson was very clear and obviously helpful thank you very. Much
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Tank you very much Rebecca, you are a great teacher. I have improved my English a lot with your lessons. Regards from Barcelona.
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Theks thecher it’s awesome I got 8 out of ten
ha a nice teacher , Thanks for the lovely explanation .
I got eight out of ten degrees.
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Dear Mrs Rebecca,
Please Can you help me about the different between Firm Vs Company?
By the way, can you do some more video relative to court.
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Thanks for this great lesson. Hearing the word “were” in a sentence pronounced by a native or whatever be a good speaker it’s a big challenge.
I enjoy honning my English communication skills as I keep watching your videos. Keep posting more videos. May the Lord bless you!
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This quiz seemed to have more more questions about the verb “to be” than questions about past continous. This is the impression I had doing it.
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Could i use i was working instead i did working?
What were you learning instead what did you learning ?
n5. I WAS PLANNING to leave the office at 5:00 pm, but our manager asked us to work late.
I HAD BEEN PLANNING to leave the office at 5:00 pm, but our manager asked us to work late.
May i ask which is it corretct?
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