1. Review of Verb Tenses
EF Pre-intermediate 6C

2. Habits
Routines
Present
Simple
I live in the city centre
She doesn’t smoke
On Mondays I usually wake up at 7.00
How often do you go to the gym?
Things that
happen
always or
usually

3. Future
arrangements
At this
moment
Now
Present
continuous
I’m wearing a skirt and a blue blouse
She isn’t looking for a new job
In the picture the woman is sitting next to the door
What are you doing tomorrow morning?
Things that
are
happening
now or the
near future

4. Last
night
In 1992
Two days
ago
Past
simple
We saw a film last night
He didn’t do anything yesterday
Were you born in 1992?
I finished my assignments two days ago
Finished
actions in the
past
Specific time
reference

5. At that
moment
Past
Continuous
What were you doing at seven yesterday?
I was working in Paris when I met Loulou
What were you doing when he took the photo?
In the photo I wasn’t wearing a scarf
Actions that
were in
progress at
a past time

6. Future
plans
Be going
to +
infinitive
I’m going to see Tom tonight
Look at the clouds. It’s going to rain.
Predictions
based on
present
evidence

7. Predictions
Instant
decisions
(know,
guess,
think)
Will/won’t
+ infinitive
Promises
You’ll love New York
I’ll phone her later
I won’t help you, unless you help me first
I’ll pay you back as soon as I get the money
Offers

8. Recently finished
actions /recent
past– YOU DON’T
SAY WHEN
NO SPECIFIC TIME
REFERENCE.
EVER/NEVER
CONNECTION
WITH THE
PRESENT
How long?
Past
experiences
Present
Perfect
JUST
ALREADY
FOR/SINCE
YET
I’ve just finished the book
Have you ever been to Iran?
How long have you lived in Spain? For 30 years/since 1983
Have you finished your homework? Not yet.