In this episode, we will learn:

Modal auxiliary verbs

Semi-modal auxiliary verbs

In this episode, we will learn using imperatives, or commands.

In this episode, we will learn:

Simple past verb forms

Simple past of be

Forming negatives

In this episode, we will learn:

Simple present verb forms

Simple present of be

Forming negatives

In this episode, we will learn:

Be going to plus base form

Be about to plus base form

We will summarize the six ways of talking about the future:

1.  Will plus base form (prediction)

2.  Will plus base form (intention)

3.  Present progressive tense

4.  Present tense

5.  Be going to plus base form

6.  Be about to plus base form

There are four nonmodal ways to talk about future time:

1.  Present progressive tense

2.  Present tense

3.  Be going to plus base form

4.  Be about to plus base form

In this episode, we will learn the present progressive tense and the present tense.

We will discuss the differences and similarities between these two ways of talking about the future.

In this episode, we will learn about The Future Tense.

     - Using will to talk about future time

In this episode, we will learn about The Past Tense.

1.  Using the past tense for past time

2.  Other uses of the past tense

     - Hypothetical statements

     - Polite questions and deferential requests

In this episode, we will learn about The Present Tense.

Using the present tense for past time:

4.  Recounts ideas or information from the past that affects us in the present

5.  Comments on or paraphrases the works of others

Using the present tense for future time:

6.  Refers to future events if those events are fixed or scheduled

7.  Refers to future events in adverb clauses when the main clause uses will.

In this episode, we will learn about The Present Tense.

Using the present tense for present time:

1.  Makes assertions or generalizations about ongoing conditions or states

2.  Describes existing habits or customs

3.  Comments on present-time actions