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Topic 2: Direct and Indirect Speech

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  Topic: English grammar In this topic, we will cover the two types of speeches: Direct and Indirect speech. What is Direct and Indirect Speech? Direct speech – reporting the message of the speaker in the exact words as spoken by him. For example: Maya said ‘I am busy now’. Indirect speech: reporting the message of the speaker in our own words. For example: Maya said that she was busy then. Watch the video below to learn more about direct and indirect/reported speech ! End of topic!
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Topic 1: Tenses

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  Topic: Tenses What are tenses in English? A tense is a form of the verb that allows you to express time. The tense of the verb tells us when an event or something existed or when a person did something. Past, present, and future are the three main types of tenses. Past tense The past tense is used to describe an activity or an event that has happened in the past or a past state of being and needs to include a time marker for when the event or action took place. Examples: We met yesterday. Present tense We use present tense to talk about something that is currently going on, something that is habitually performed, or a state that generally or currently exists. Examples: She lives in Spain. Future tense The future tense is a verb tense used to describe an event or action that has not yet happened and is expected to happen in the future. Example: He will be here soon. Now that we have understood the three main types of tenses, let’s tackle the subtypes of tenses. What are the subtyp...
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