This is the first course in the Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation specialty. In this course, you will review the verb tenses that you learned in beginning English classes and learn about a few tenses you may not know very well. In all, you'll cover all 12 of the English verb tenses and passive verb forms. Most importantly, you'll learn how to blend these tenses, which is what native speakers frequently do. This course is vital to your becoming a more fluent English speaker.
Verb Tenses and Passives
Verb Tenses and Passives
This course is part of Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation Specialization
Instructors: Tamy Chapman
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Reviewed on Oct 4, 2021
I really enjoyed taking this course because it's so interesting. Taking it was like a reminder to me of what I previously learned from high school. Thanks to the creator(s).
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Reviewed on Dec 11, 2020
I had been learning tenses at several courses just before I found this one. I found it extremely useful and so interactive! Moreover, the teachers are so creative and so lovely unusual!
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Reviewed on Jun 24, 2020
Verb Tenses and Passives is an awesome course. I have learned a lot. Now I have a much better understanding of English tenses. Many thanks to Ms. Emily and Ms. ake.
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