These are the trickiest for most learners because they connect two different points in time.
Think of these as a video recording. They describe actions that are (or were) in progress. They almost always use an verb. Present Continuous: Happening right this second. “I am typing this right now.” English Verb Tenses Up Close
Here is a close-up look at the four main "moods" of English tenses. 1. The "Fact-Checkers" (Simple Tenses) These are the trickiest for most learners because
“I that movie.” (Time doesn't matter, only the experience). only the experience).