Each of the three main tenses has a progressive, perfect and perfect progressive aspect which give us more information. This table of tenses in English grammar provides an overview of the 12 different verb tenses with examples, usage tips and signal words.

There are 12 verb tenses in English grammar. We can categorise the tenses into three basic types: present, past and future. In addition to these basic forms, each tense then also has an aspects (progressive, perfect, perfect progressive).

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Visualise the different English tenses with our interactive timeline! It covers all tenses (past, present, simple) and all aspects (simple, progressive, perfect, perfect progressive) so you can easily learn the difference between the various English verb tenses.

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It can be difficult for non-native speakers to understand the difference between simple, progressive and perfect tenses in English. Here, we compare the English tenses and explain the difference between them. Simply click on one of the links below for a detailed online lesson with exercises to test your grammar skills.

Table of English Tenses in Active and Passive. Check out the table below to learn how to change active sentences into the passive voice in every tense.

The simple present (also called present simple) is the basic present tense in English. It expresses facts, sequential and repeated actions and timetabled future events. It is one of the most commonly used tenses in the English language.

Verbs describe an action (swim), an event (happen), a state (be) or a change (grow). Auxiliary verbs, modal verbs, infinitive/gerund, phrasal verbs, the passive, imperative and subjunctive mood are explained here. Click on one of the links below for …

Learn the 50 most common English verbs with Lingolia. Each verb comes with an example sentence as well as its simple past and past participle form. We’ve also highlighted irregular forms to help you master these essential English verbs.