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UNIVERSIDAD YACAMBU
FACULTAD DE HUMANIDADES
LICENCIATURA EN PSICOLOGIA
Cabudare EDO. Lara
Estudiante: Hernán Jose Medina Bernal
Exp: Hps-142-00984V
CI: 21.049.687
Sección:
Asignatura: Idioma basico intensivo
Barquisimeto 23 Julio 2016
PRESENT SIMPLE
 The "present simple" is the simplest and
most important tense of the English language
 It is called "simple" because its basic form
consists of a single word (like write or writes)
 Describes an action that happens every day,
or an action that happens all the time
 Example: We come to school by bus
USES
 Repeated Actions:
Use the Simple Present to express the idea
that an action is repeated or usual. The action
can be a habit, a hobby, a daily event, a
scheduled event or something that often
happens. It can also be something a person
often forgets or usually does not do.
Examples: The train leaves every morning at 8
AM.
 Facts or Generalizations
 The Simple Present can also indicate the
speaker believes that a fact was true before,
is true now, and will be true in the future. It is
not important if the speaker is correct about
the fact. It is also used to make
generalizations about people or things.
 Example: California is in America
 Windows are not made of wood.
 Scheduled Events in the Near Future
 Speakers occasionally use Simple Present to
talk about scheduled events in the near
future. This is most commonly done when
talking about public transportation, but it can
be used with other scheduled events as well.
 Example: The party starts at 8 o'clock.
 When does class begin tomorrow?
 Now (Non-Continuous Verbs)
 Speakers sometimes use the Simple Present
to express the idea that an action is
happening or is not happening now. This can
only be done with Non-Continuous Verbs and
certain Mixed Verbs.
 Example: He needs help right now.
 She is not here now
PAST SIMPLE
 Is a verb tense used to express actions that
occurred in the past
 FORM [VERB+ed] or irregular verbs
 Examples: We carried on with the test.
We played tennis every day in August.
USES
 Completed Action in the Past
 Use the Simple Past to express the idea that
an action started and finished at a specific
time in the past. Sometimes, the speaker
may not actually mention the specific time,
but they do have one specific time in mind.
 Examples:
 Last year, I traveled to Argentina.
 She washed her house
 A Series of Completed Actions
 We use the Simple Past to list a series of
completed actions in the past
 Examples: He arrived from the airport at
8:00, checked into the hotel at 9:00,
and met the others at 10:00.
 Did you add flour, pour in the milk, and
then add the eggs?
 Duration in Past
 The Simple Past can be used with a duration
which starts and stops in the past. A duration
is a longer action often indicated by
expressions such as: for two years, for five
minutes, all day, all year, etc.
 Examples: They did not stay at the party the
entire time.
 We talked on the phone for thirty minutes.
 Habits in the Past
 The Simple Past can also be used to
describe a habit which stopped in the past. It
can have the same meaning as “used to." To
make it clear that we are talking about a
habit, we often add expressions such as:
always, often, usually, never, when I was a
child, when I was younger, etc.
 Examples: He played the violin.
 He didn't play the piano
 Past Facts or Generalizations
 The Simple Past can also be used to
describe past facts or generalizations which
are no longer true.
 Examples:He didn't like tomatoes before.
 Did you live in Texas when you were a kid?
FUTURE SIMPLE
 The simple future refers to a time later than
now, and expresses facts or certainty.
 It is formed with the particle will + infinitive
verb of action without (to)
 Examples: You will help him later.
 Will you help him later?
USES
 Express a Voluntary Action
 "Will" often suggests that a speaker will do something
voluntarily. A voluntary action is one the speaker
offers to do for someone else. Often, we use "will" to
respond to someone else's complaint or request for
help. We also use "will" when we request that
someone help us or volunteer to do something for us.
Similarly, we use "will not" or "won't" when we refuse
to voluntarily do something.
 Examples: I'll pay for the tickets by credit card
 Wait, I will help you
 Express a Promise
 is usually used in promises.
 Examples: I promise I will not tell him about
the surprise party.
 Don't worry, I'll be careful.
 Express a Prediction
 can express the idea of a general prediction
about the future. Predictions are guesses
about what might happen in the future
 Examples: The year 2222 will be a very
interesting year.
 John Smith will be the next President
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
 It is a tense that is used to express actions
that take place in the present, in the moment
in which this enunciating the phrase.
 FORM [am/is/are + present participle]
 Example: You are watching TV
USES
 Now
 Use the Present Continuous with Normal
Verbs to express the idea that something is
happening now, at this very moment. It can
also be used to show that something is not
happening now.
 Examples: Is he sitting or standing?
 They are reading their books.
 Longer Actions in Progress Now
 In English, "now" can mean: this second,
today, this month, this year, this century, and
so on. Sometimes, we use the Present
Continuous to say that we are in the process
of doing a longer action which is in progress;
however, we might not be doing it at this
exact second
• Examples: I am not studying to become a
dentist.
• I am reading the book Tom Sawyer.
NEAR FUTURE
 Sometimes, speakers use the Present
Continuous to indicate that something will or
will not happen in the near future.
 Examples: I am not going to the party
tonight.
 Is he visiting his parents next weekend?
 Repetition and Irritation with "Always“
 The Present Continuous with words such as
"always" or "constantly" expresses the idea
that something irritating or shocking often
happens. Notice that the meaning is
like Simple Present, but with negative
emotion. Remember to put the words
"always" or "constantly" between "be" and
"verb+ing.
 Examples: She is always coming to class
late.
 He is constantly talking. I wish he would shut
PAST CONTINUOUS/PROGRESSIVE
 It is a time in which verbal actions that took
place in the past expressed, but in a moment
concrete
 Example:
USES
 Interrupted Action in the Past
 Use the Past Continuous to indicate that a
longer action in the past was interrupted. The
interruption is usually a shorter action in the
Simple Past. Remember this can be a real
interruption or just an interruption in time.
 Examples: I was listening to my iPod, so I
didn't hear the fire alarm.
 You were not listening to me when I told you
to turn the oven off.
 Specific Time as an Interruption
 However, you can also use a specific time as
an interruption.
 Examples:
 At midnight, we were still driving through the
desert.
 Yesterday at this time, I was sitting at my
desk at work
 Parallel Actions
 When you use the Past Continuous with two
actions in the same sentence, it expresses
the idea that both actions were happening at
the same time. The actions are parallel.
 Examples: While Ellen was reading, Tim was
watching television.
 Were you listening while he was talking?
 Atmosphere
 in English, we often use a series of parallel
actions to describe the atmosphere at a
particular time in the past.
 Example: When I walked into the office, several
people were busily typing, some were talking on
the phones, the boss was yelling directions, and
customers were waiting to be helped. One
customer was yelling at a secretary
and waving his hands. Others were
complaining to each other about the bad service
 Repetition and Irritation with "Always"
 The Past Continuous with words such as
"always" or "constantly" expresses the idea
that something irritating or shocking often
happened in the past. The concept is very
similar to the expression "used to" but with
negative emotion.
 Examples: She was always coming to class
late.
 He was constantly talking. He annoyed
everyone.
FUTURE CONTINOUS
 It is a tense that is used to talk about what
will be happening at any given time in the
future. It is formed with the particle will + be +
the action verb ( -ing ) .
 Example: You will be waiting for her when
her plane arrives tonight.
USES
 Interrupted Action in the Future
 Use the Future Continuous to indicate that a
longer action in the future will be interrupted
by a shorter action in the future. Remember
this can be a real interruption or just an
interruption in time.
 Examples: I will be watching TV when
she arrives tonight.
 I will be waiting for you when your
bus arrives.
 Specific Time as an Interruption in the
Future
 In Addition to using short actions as
interruptions , you can use a specific time
Present as an interruption .
 Examples: Tonight at 6 PM, I am going to be
eating dinner.
I will be in the process of eating dinner.
 At midnight tonight, we will still be
driving through the desert.
We will be in the process of driving through the
desert.
 Parallel Actions in the Future
 When use the Future Continuous with two
actions in the same sentence, it expresses
the idea that both actions will be happening
at the same time. The actions are parallel.
 Examples: I am going to be studying and
he is going to be making dinner.
 Tonight, they will be
eating dinner, discussing their plans,
and having a good time.
 Parallel Actions in the Future
 When use the Future Continuous with two
actions in the same sentence, it expresses
the idea that both actions will be happening
at the same time. The actions are parallel.
 Examples: I am going to be studying and
he is going to be making dinner.
 Tonight, they will be
eating dinner, discussing their plans,
and having a good time.
 Atmosphere in the Future
 in English, we often use a series of Parallel
Actions to describe atmosphere at a specific
point in the future.
 Example: When I arrive at the party,
everybody is going to be celebrating. Some will
be dancing. Others are going to be talking. A
few people will be eating pizza, and several
people are going to be drinking beer. They
always do the same thing.

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YACAMBU IDIOMA BASICO INTENSIVO

  • 1. UNIVERSIDAD YACAMBU FACULTAD DE HUMANIDADES LICENCIATURA EN PSICOLOGIA Cabudare EDO. Lara Estudiante: Hernán Jose Medina Bernal Exp: Hps-142-00984V CI: 21.049.687 Sección: Asignatura: Idioma basico intensivo Barquisimeto 23 Julio 2016
  • 2. PRESENT SIMPLE  The "present simple" is the simplest and most important tense of the English language  It is called "simple" because its basic form consists of a single word (like write or writes)  Describes an action that happens every day, or an action that happens all the time  Example: We come to school by bus
  • 3. USES  Repeated Actions: Use the Simple Present to express the idea that an action is repeated or usual. The action can be a habit, a hobby, a daily event, a scheduled event or something that often happens. It can also be something a person often forgets or usually does not do. Examples: The train leaves every morning at 8 AM.
  • 4.  Facts or Generalizations  The Simple Present can also indicate the speaker believes that a fact was true before, is true now, and will be true in the future. It is not important if the speaker is correct about the fact. It is also used to make generalizations about people or things.  Example: California is in America  Windows are not made of wood.
  • 5.  Scheduled Events in the Near Future  Speakers occasionally use Simple Present to talk about scheduled events in the near future. This is most commonly done when talking about public transportation, but it can be used with other scheduled events as well.  Example: The party starts at 8 o'clock.  When does class begin tomorrow?
  • 6.  Now (Non-Continuous Verbs)  Speakers sometimes use the Simple Present to express the idea that an action is happening or is not happening now. This can only be done with Non-Continuous Verbs and certain Mixed Verbs.  Example: He needs help right now.  She is not here now
  • 7. PAST SIMPLE  Is a verb tense used to express actions that occurred in the past  FORM [VERB+ed] or irregular verbs  Examples: We carried on with the test. We played tennis every day in August.
  • 8. USES  Completed Action in the Past  Use the Simple Past to express the idea that an action started and finished at a specific time in the past. Sometimes, the speaker may not actually mention the specific time, but they do have one specific time in mind.  Examples:  Last year, I traveled to Argentina.  She washed her house
  • 9.  A Series of Completed Actions  We use the Simple Past to list a series of completed actions in the past  Examples: He arrived from the airport at 8:00, checked into the hotel at 9:00, and met the others at 10:00.  Did you add flour, pour in the milk, and then add the eggs?
  • 10.  Duration in Past  The Simple Past can be used with a duration which starts and stops in the past. A duration is a longer action often indicated by expressions such as: for two years, for five minutes, all day, all year, etc.  Examples: They did not stay at the party the entire time.  We talked on the phone for thirty minutes.
  • 11.  Habits in the Past  The Simple Past can also be used to describe a habit which stopped in the past. It can have the same meaning as “used to." To make it clear that we are talking about a habit, we often add expressions such as: always, often, usually, never, when I was a child, when I was younger, etc.  Examples: He played the violin.  He didn't play the piano
  • 12.  Past Facts or Generalizations  The Simple Past can also be used to describe past facts or generalizations which are no longer true.  Examples:He didn't like tomatoes before.  Did you live in Texas when you were a kid?
  • 13. FUTURE SIMPLE  The simple future refers to a time later than now, and expresses facts or certainty.  It is formed with the particle will + infinitive verb of action without (to)  Examples: You will help him later.  Will you help him later?
  • 14. USES  Express a Voluntary Action  "Will" often suggests that a speaker will do something voluntarily. A voluntary action is one the speaker offers to do for someone else. Often, we use "will" to respond to someone else's complaint or request for help. We also use "will" when we request that someone help us or volunteer to do something for us. Similarly, we use "will not" or "won't" when we refuse to voluntarily do something.  Examples: I'll pay for the tickets by credit card  Wait, I will help you
  • 15.  Express a Promise  is usually used in promises.  Examples: I promise I will not tell him about the surprise party.  Don't worry, I'll be careful.
  • 16.  Express a Prediction  can express the idea of a general prediction about the future. Predictions are guesses about what might happen in the future  Examples: The year 2222 will be a very interesting year.  John Smith will be the next President
  • 17. PRESENT CONTINUOUS  It is a tense that is used to express actions that take place in the present, in the moment in which this enunciating the phrase.  FORM [am/is/are + present participle]  Example: You are watching TV
  • 18. USES  Now  Use the Present Continuous with Normal Verbs to express the idea that something is happening now, at this very moment. It can also be used to show that something is not happening now.  Examples: Is he sitting or standing?  They are reading their books.
  • 19.  Longer Actions in Progress Now  In English, "now" can mean: this second, today, this month, this year, this century, and so on. Sometimes, we use the Present Continuous to say that we are in the process of doing a longer action which is in progress; however, we might not be doing it at this exact second • Examples: I am not studying to become a dentist. • I am reading the book Tom Sawyer.
  • 20. NEAR FUTURE  Sometimes, speakers use the Present Continuous to indicate that something will or will not happen in the near future.  Examples: I am not going to the party tonight.  Is he visiting his parents next weekend?
  • 21.  Repetition and Irritation with "Always“  The Present Continuous with words such as "always" or "constantly" expresses the idea that something irritating or shocking often happens. Notice that the meaning is like Simple Present, but with negative emotion. Remember to put the words "always" or "constantly" between "be" and "verb+ing.  Examples: She is always coming to class late.  He is constantly talking. I wish he would shut
  • 22. PAST CONTINUOUS/PROGRESSIVE  It is a time in which verbal actions that took place in the past expressed, but in a moment concrete  Example:
  • 23. USES  Interrupted Action in the Past  Use the Past Continuous to indicate that a longer action in the past was interrupted. The interruption is usually a shorter action in the Simple Past. Remember this can be a real interruption or just an interruption in time.  Examples: I was listening to my iPod, so I didn't hear the fire alarm.  You were not listening to me when I told you to turn the oven off.
  • 24.  Specific Time as an Interruption  However, you can also use a specific time as an interruption.  Examples:  At midnight, we were still driving through the desert.  Yesterday at this time, I was sitting at my desk at work
  • 25.  Parallel Actions  When you use the Past Continuous with two actions in the same sentence, it expresses the idea that both actions were happening at the same time. The actions are parallel.  Examples: While Ellen was reading, Tim was watching television.  Were you listening while he was talking?
  • 26.  Atmosphere  in English, we often use a series of parallel actions to describe the atmosphere at a particular time in the past.  Example: When I walked into the office, several people were busily typing, some were talking on the phones, the boss was yelling directions, and customers were waiting to be helped. One customer was yelling at a secretary and waving his hands. Others were complaining to each other about the bad service
  • 27.  Repetition and Irritation with "Always"  The Past Continuous with words such as "always" or "constantly" expresses the idea that something irritating or shocking often happened in the past. The concept is very similar to the expression "used to" but with negative emotion.  Examples: She was always coming to class late.  He was constantly talking. He annoyed everyone.
  • 28. FUTURE CONTINOUS  It is a tense that is used to talk about what will be happening at any given time in the future. It is formed with the particle will + be + the action verb ( -ing ) .  Example: You will be waiting for her when her plane arrives tonight.
  • 29. USES  Interrupted Action in the Future  Use the Future Continuous to indicate that a longer action in the future will be interrupted by a shorter action in the future. Remember this can be a real interruption or just an interruption in time.  Examples: I will be watching TV when she arrives tonight.  I will be waiting for you when your bus arrives.
  • 30.  Specific Time as an Interruption in the Future  In Addition to using short actions as interruptions , you can use a specific time Present as an interruption .  Examples: Tonight at 6 PM, I am going to be eating dinner. I will be in the process of eating dinner.  At midnight tonight, we will still be driving through the desert. We will be in the process of driving through the desert.
  • 31.  Parallel Actions in the Future  When use the Future Continuous with two actions in the same sentence, it expresses the idea that both actions will be happening at the same time. The actions are parallel.  Examples: I am going to be studying and he is going to be making dinner.  Tonight, they will be eating dinner, discussing their plans, and having a good time.
  • 32.  Parallel Actions in the Future  When use the Future Continuous with two actions in the same sentence, it expresses the idea that both actions will be happening at the same time. The actions are parallel.  Examples: I am going to be studying and he is going to be making dinner.  Tonight, they will be eating dinner, discussing their plans, and having a good time.
  • 33.  Atmosphere in the Future  in English, we often use a series of Parallel Actions to describe atmosphere at a specific point in the future.  Example: When I arrive at the party, everybody is going to be celebrating. Some will be dancing. Others are going to be talking. A few people will be eating pizza, and several people are going to be drinking beer. They always do the same thing.