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I remember sitting in a Spanish class, listening to my ‘maestra’ talk about yet another tense, thinking— |
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“Wait, why are there so many of them? And how do people use these without panicking?!” |
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And since you clicked on this email, ssa, I’m guessing you’ve felt the same when learning English. |
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Most learners spend years never truly understanding the tenses, not because they’re bad at grammar, but because no one’s ever explained what tenses actually do and how to properly use them! |
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Tenses aren’t just about getting a sentence 'right.' |
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They help you communicate your thoughts clearly.
- Tell stories
- Make jokes
- Apologise
- Flirt
- Plan your weekend
- Sound natural
- Sound like you
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You know that moment when you want to say something like: |
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- "I’ve been meaning to tell you…"
- "I meant to tell you…"
- "I’d been meaning to tell you…"
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They all sound 'correct' but which fits the moment? Which expresses the exact meaning you have in your mind? |
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That hesitation—that tiny pause before you speak—is usually a sign that you’re not fully confident with the tenses yet. |
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This is why it’s so important to learn the tenses in a structured, meaningful way. |
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Not through memorising rules, but by seeing how they work in real conversations, with everyday examples and practice that actually sticks. |
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There is a better way to learn them—one that makes sense, gives you confidence and helps you speak naturally so you don’t second-guess yourself every time you write or speak.
We’ll get into that soon, but for now, just know: learning grammar goes beyond passing tests. It’s all about you feeling confident that you can say what you want to say when you want to say it.
And you can get there.
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Best wishes,
Lucy Bella Simkins
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