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5. Past Continuous

• Concept of time: Focus on a specific moment in the past.
• Aspect: Highlight the ongoing, temporary nature of the action.
• Context: Use a situation or story to present the tense in context.
• Example: "I was studying at 8:00 pm last night."

• Time: refers to the moment or period when an action takes place.
• Aspect: refers to the way an action is viewed in terms of its completion, progression, or repetition.

Concept Checking: Tools like concept questions to ensure students truly grasp the underlying logic of a tense. teaching tenses rosemary aitken pdf

• A clear and concise explanation of each tense, including its form, usage, and common errors
• A comprehensive overview of tense usage, including aspect, voice, and modality
• Practical teaching ideas and activities to help students understand and practice each tense
• A range of exercises and quizzes to help teachers assess their students' understanding of the tenses

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First published by Longman (now Pearson Education), Rosemary Aitken’s book was not designed as a dry theoretical textbook. Instead, it was built as a toolkit. Unlike many modern digital downloads that offer quick fixes, Aitken’s work provides a robust framework for understanding how students learn time and aspect. Teaching Tenses: Ideas for Presenting and Practising Tenses

A Comprehensive Guide to Teaching Tenses Concept of time : Focus on a specific moment in the past