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π§ Grammar Focus: Talking About Jobs and Experiences
1. Simple Present Tense
Used to talk about facts, routines, or general truths.
π§Ύ Examples from the dialogue:
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βI work in the design team.β
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βI plan marketing events.β
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βI am Carla.β / βI am from Brazil.β
π‘ Tips for learners:
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Use am/is/are for βto beβ (I am, she is, they are)
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Use the base verb for actions (I work, you help, we sit)
2. Present Continuous Tense
Used to talk about things happening now or around the current time.
π§Ύ Example:
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βIβm enjoying it.β
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βIβm learning a lot.β
π‘ Form: am/is/are + verb-ing
E.g., I am learning, She is working, They are planning
3. Present Perfect Tense (Intro)
Used to describe experiences or how long something has happened.
π§Ύ Examples:
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βIβve worked here for three years.β
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βIβve moved here from the UK.β
π‘ Form: have/has + past participle
E.g., I have worked, She has lived