This is the first course in the Learn English: Intermediate Grammar specialization. In this course, you will learn about important intermediate verb tenses, including present perfect, present perfect progressive, past perfect, and past perfect progressive. You will also learn about common modal verbs used in English. This course is designed for learners who have a basic understanding of English grammar but who want to learn more and improve their skills for everyday speaking or writing, as well as for academics. It will be a fun class with lots of entertaining and informative video lectures.
This course is part of the Learn English: Intermediate Grammar Specialization
Perfect Tenses and Modals
Offered By
About this Course
91,846 recent views
Skills you will gain
English GrammarGrammarPerfect TensesWriting
Learners taking this Course are
- Communication Technicians
- Geologists
- Translators
- Process Analysts
- Security Engineers
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
12 hours to complete
Welcome
Welcome to the first course in the Learn English: Intermediate Grammar specialization. This course will cover the perfect verb tenses and modals. You will watch fun videos and do practice activities to help you learn this important grammar. If you have paid for the certificate for this course, you will also be able to participate in discussions and peer reviews to help you learn. To earn a certificate, you must pass several quizzes and assignments.
1 video (Total 2 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
1 video
2 readings
Pre-Course Survey10m
Message10m
5 hours to complete
Present Perfect Tense
This week, you will learn about the present perfect verb tense. You will learn how to use it to form questions, answers, and statements, and you will learn when to use present perfect tense.
7 videos (Total 34 min), 10 readings, 5 quizzes
7 videos
Present Perfect Overview Lecture8m
Past Participles Lecture5m
Present Perfect with Since and For Lecture3m
Present Perfect without Since and For Lecture5m
Present Perfect Questions Lecture2m
Present Perfect Adverbs Lecture7m
10 readings
Lecture Objectives10m
Lecture Objectives10m
Past Participles Resource10m
Past Participle Practice10m
Lecture Objectives10m
Lecture Objectives10m
Lecture Objectives10m
Present Perfect Questions Practice10m
Lecture Objectives10m
Adverbs Practice10m
4 practice exercises
Practice Quiz on Present Perfect12m
Practice Quiz on Present Perfect Questions6m
Practice Quiz on Adverbs6m
Present Perfect Quiz20m
Week
25 hours to complete
Present Perfect Progressive
Now that you've learned about the present perfect tense, you're going to learn about the present perfect progressive. To start, you'll review when to use progressive tenses in English. Then you'll learn how to form the present perfect progressive and how it is different from present perfect.
6 videos (Total 29 min), 8 readings, 6 quizzes
6 videos
Stative Verbs Part 1 Lecture4m
Stative Verbs Part 2 Lecture5m
Present Perfect Progressive Overview Lecture9m
Present Perfect Progressive Questions Lecture2m
Present Perfect vs. Present Perfect Progressive Lecture7m
8 readings
Lecture Objectives10m
Stative Verbs Practice 110m
Lecture Objectives10m
Present Perfect Progressive Practice10m
Stative Verbs Practice 210m
Lecture Objectives10m
Lecture Objectives10m
Present Perfect vs. Present Perfect Progressive Practice10m
5 practice exercises
Practice Quiz on Stative Verbs6m
Practice Quiz on Present Perfect Progressive6m
Practice Quiz on Present Perfect Progressive Questions6m
Practice Quiz on Present Perfect vs. Present Perfect Progressive6m
Present Perfect Progressive Quiz20m
Week
36 hours to complete
Past Perfect and Past Perfect Progressive
This week, you'll learn what the past perfect is and when to use it. You'll practice using the correct form, and you'll also learn the difference between present perfect and past perfect.
5 videos (Total 16 min), 8 readings, 7 quizzes
5 videos
Past Perfect Lecture4m
Past Perfect Questions Lecture3m
Past Perfect Progressive Lecture4m
Past Perfect Progressive Questions Lecture3m
8 readings
Lecture Objectives10m
Past Perfect Practice10m
Past Perfect Practice Answer Keys10m
Lecture Objectives10m
Past Perfect Questions Practice10m
Lecture Objectives10m
Lecture Objectives10m
Past Perfect Progressive Practice10m
5 practice exercises
Practice Quiz on Past Perfect6m
Practice Quiz on Past Perfect Questions6m
Practice Quiz on Past Perfect Progressive6m
Practice Quiz on Past Perfect Progressive Questions6m
Past Perfect and Past Perfect Progressive Quiz20m
Week
47 hours to complete
Modals--Ability, Possibility, Preference, and Impossibility
In this last week, you are going to learn a lot. This module is all about modal verbs. English has a lot of these, and here you're going to learn about many of them. They will help you talk about abilities, possibilities, impossibilities, and preferences.
9 videos (Total 39 min), 12 readings, 6 quizzes
9 videos
Module Intro29s
Modals Introduction Lecture1m
Phrasal Modals Lecture1m
Ability Modals Lecture5m
Modals of Possibility Lecture6m
Advice Modals Lecture4m
Preference Modals Lecture7m
Modals of Impossibility Lecture4m
Questions with Modals Lecture5m
12 readings
Lecture Objectives10m
Lecture Objectives10m
Phrasal Modals Practice10m
Lecture Objectives10m
Lecture Objectives10m
Modals of Possibility Practice10m
Lecture Objectives10m
Lecture Objectives10m
Preference Modals Practice10m
Lecture Objectives10m
Lecture Objectives10m
End of Course10m
4 practice exercises
Modals Part 1 Practice Quiz10m
Modals Part 2 Practice Quiz12m
Modals Part 3 Practice Quiz6m
Modals Quiz20m
4.7
328 Reviews56%
started a new career after completing these courses
45%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
17%
got a pay increase or promotion
Top reviews from Perfect Tenses and Modals
I loved this course. I am pretty good at grammar, but it was good to review some rules. I took it in four days, each day I completed one week. Every day I spent on average two hours on the course.
That is a well done, informative course. I brushed up my English and understood some basic — and yet overlooked— grammar rules and the logic behind the use of the present perfect tense.
Instructors
Tamy Chapman
Instructor, International ProgramsUniversity of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education
Emily Wong
Instructor, International ProgramsUniversity of California Irvine Extension
About University of California, Irvine
Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI’s unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways.
About the Learn English: Intermediate Grammar Specialization
This specialization covers common topics in intermediate grammar, such as perfect verb tenses and adjective clauses. It will also cover "tricky English" grammar topics that learners of English often find frustrating. The capstone will give you a chance to review all of the knowledge you've learned in the courses and create a multi-media "scrapbook" of grammar to keep with you after the specialization ends.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
What is the refund policy?
Is financial aid available?
More questions? Visit the Learner Help Center.