ESL002: Importance of past tense | Saylor Academy

Importance of past tense

◄ Past tense discussion
Verbal form ►

The past tense is essential for clear communication about events that have already happened, for storytelling, and for expressing experiences and historical facts.

◄ Past tense discussion
Verbal form ►

COURSE INTRODUCTION

Course Syllabus

How Good is Your English?

Vocabulary

Reading Comprehension

Grammar

Unit 1: Language Skills

1.1: Verb Basics – Tense, Aspect, and Mood

Verb Basics – Let's Study

Verb Tense, Aspect, Mood Practice

Verb Tense, Aspect, Mood Discussion

1.2: Present Tense – Simple and Continuous

Simple and Continuous: Form

Simple and Continuous: Usage

Present Tense Practice

Present Tense Discussion

1.3: Past Tense – Simple and Continuous

Simple and Continuous: Form

Simple and Continuous: Usage

Past Tense Practice

Past Tense Discussion

Putting It All Together

Let's Review Unit 1

Unit 1 Assessment

Unit 1 Assessment

Unit 2: Reading to Comprehend

2.1: Reading Skills – Let's Study

Active Reading Skills Review

Features of Narrative Text

2.2: Reading Skills – Let's Practice

Active Reading Practice

2.3: Reading Skills – Let's Apply

Understanding a Narrative

Putting It All Together

Let's Review Unit 2

Unit 2 Assessment

Unit 2 Assessment

Unit 3: Reading to Improve

3.1: Building Vocabulary – Let's Study

Synonyms and Antonyms

Multiple Meanings and Suffixes

3.2: Building Vocabulary – Let's Practice

Vocabulary Building Practice

3.3: Building Vocabulary – Let's Apply

Let's Go on a WebQuest!

Putting It All Together

Let's Review Unit 3

Unit 3 Assessment

Unit 3 Assessment

Unit 4: Reading to Write – Writing About the Past

4.1: Paragraph Basics – Let's Study

Structure and Support

Narratives

4.2: Paragraph Basics – Let's Practice

Paragraph Basics Practice

4.3: Paragraph Basics – Let's Apply

Write About the Past

Basic Writing and Proofreading

Self-Assessment Checklist

Unit 4 Discussion: Review Your Writing

Putting It All Together

Let's Review Unit 4

Unit 4 Assessment

Unit 4 Assessment

Course Feedback Survey

Course Feedback Survey

Certificate Final Exam

ESL002 Certificate Final Exam

Importance of past tense