Mastering English Verb Tenses

Understanding the Use of "Have", "Has", and "Have Been"

Have and Has indicate possession or show completed actions in present perfect tense.
Have been describes an ongoing state or action that started in the past and continues now.

Examples:

• I have a meeting today. (possession)
• She has finished the project. (completed action)
• They have been working since morning. (ongoing action)

The Conditional "Would Have Been"

Would have been indicates a hypothetical or unreal past condition. It's used for things that could have happened but didn’t.

Example:

If the weather had been good, we would have been at the beach.

Mastering Prepositions

Prepositions are words that show relationships between objects and actions.

Common Prepositions:

• In: Indicates location (e.g., in the house).
• On: Indicates surface (e.g., on the table).
• At: Indicates specific points (e.g., at the park).
• By: Shows proximity or means (e.g., by the river).

Tips for Expanding Your Vocabulary

• Read regularly to encounter new words.
• Practice using new words in conversation.
• Make use of vocabulary apps and tools.

Fluency & Pronunciation Improvement

To improve fluency, try to think in English, engage in conversations, and mimic native speakers' pronunciation by listening to podcasts or videos.