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
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Approx. 19 hours to complete
Suggested: 4 weeks of study, 4-6 hours/week
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Subtitles: English, Vietnamese, Arabic
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 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.
2 hours to complete
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.
5 hours to complete
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
5 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.
5 hours to complete
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
6 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.
6 hours to complete
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
7 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.
7 hours to complete
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
Reviews
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TOP REVIEWS FROM PERFECT TENSES AND MODALS
by GLOct 6, 2016
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.
by JHFeb 26, 2020
This course introduces the perfect tenses and Models, providing a lot of practices and assignments. I have completed the course and recommend it for everyone who wants to improve English grammar.
by SAJun 30, 2019
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.
by PPAug 30, 2016
I really loved how interested the teachers and instructors were in teaching us. If they can give out knowledge with that interest. I can take it in with the same level of interest :)
by MWSep 28, 2016
I noticed, what I believed were errors, but there was no where to post comments - I couldn't find a Discussion Forum.\n\nNor were the presenters still members of staff at the Uni.
by JVJan 8, 2019
Nice course, I would like to thank you the team of the University of Carolina Irvine, for making this fantastic course, I feel really greatfull I hope you can help much people.
by MSJul 22, 2016
I like this course very much.\n\nThrough this course I learnt lot of things which I never learnt before.\n\nThanks to all.\n\nI would like to learn other coursers also.
by KDOct 8, 2016
I recommend anyone to take this online amazing course learn the perfect tense very easily. I have learn a lot by this course. Thank you so much UCI and coursera.
by APAug 18, 2017
THanks to the COURSERA team. I am really obliged and will be always. Especial thanks to my TEACHERS and THE TEAM and of course to my sweet FRIENDS. Thanks again.
by MAMay 6, 2019
this course was so useful for me i have learned many thing from this course. it helped me too much to communicate completely with another persons.\n\nthank you.
by ASJun 16, 2019
Despite sometime creepy animation :)...\n\nLike it, really. Very clear and systematic explanation. Would be useful both for repetition and for the first study.
by VCSep 19, 2016
I don't know about the graded homework, but the videos are good and clear, and the exercises are very usefull. I still have to practice by my own, though.
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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.
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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.
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