Grammar: B1 - ⚙️ Verbs in Depth: ⏳ Perfect & Continuous Tenses - Lesson 6: Past Continuous vs. Past Simple (Combining in narratives: I was walking when I saw...)

Grammar: Present Perfect vs. Past Simple C1 Lesson 6: Precision in Time What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to choose between the Past Simple and Present Perfect based on whether the focus is on a finished time or a present result, adding precision to your communication. The Core Distinction: Time vs. Result At the C1 level, the choice between these two tenses is about nuance. Both talk about the past, but they focus on different things. Ask yourself: what is the most important information for the listener? Past Simple: Focus on "WHEN?" Use this tense when the specific, finished time in the past is the key information. The story is over. Example: I visited Kep in 2019 . (The focus is on the year). Present Perfect: Focus on "SO WHAT?" Use this tense when the present result or the experience itself is the key information. The specific time is unknown or not important. Example: I' ve lost my keys. (The result: I can't get in now). The Gram…