Future Tenses

This section explores the future tenses in English, focusing on the Going-to Future, Will-Future, and other forms used to express future actions. This comprehensive guide helps students understand the nuances of Englische Zeitformen related to future events.

The Going-to Future is used for planned actions in the future and predictions based on clear signs. It is formed using the appropriate form of "to be" + "going to" + infinitive.

Vocabulary: Signal words for Going-to Future include "in a year", "next week", and "tomorrow".

Example: "On Monday we are going to visit my grandma" (Positive), "On Monday we are not going to visit my grandma" (Negative), "Are we going to visit my grandma on Monday?" (Question)

The Will-Future is used for predictions and spontaneous decisions. It is formed using "will" + infinitive (with "will not" or "won't" for negative forms).

Highlight: Signal words for Will-Future include maybe, perhaps, and probably.

Example: "I will call him as soon as possible" (Positive), "I will not call him as soon as possible" (Negative), "Will I call him as soon as possible?" (Question)

The guide also introduces two present tenses that can have future meaning:

1. Simple Present with future meaning: Used for future actions set by facilities.

   Example: "The shop opens in 4 minutes."

2. Present Progressive with future meaning: Used for planned actions in the near future.

   Example: "She is going to the mall next week."

Highlight: These forms typically don't have specific signal words associated with them.

The section concludes by highlighting the key difference between Going-to Future and Will-Future:

• Going-to Future is used for plans
• Will-Future is used for spontaneous decisions

This comprehensive overview of future tenses provides students with a clear understanding of how to express future actions in English, enhancing their grasp of Englische Zeitformen.

Present Tenses

This section introduces the Simple Present and Present Progressive tenses, providing a comprehensive overview of their usage, formation, and key characteristics.

Definition: The Simple Present tense is used for facts, planned actions, and habits.

The Simple Present is formed using the infinitive form of the verb, adding 's' for he/she/it subjects. Signal words for this tense include always, every day, normally, often, sometimes, and usually.

Example: "I like to eat broccoli." (Positive), "I don't like to eat broccoli." (Negative), "Do you like to eat broccoli?" (Question)

The Present Progressive, on the other hand, is used for actions happening at the moment of speaking. It is formed using the appropriate form of "to be" plus the present participle (verb + ing).

Highlight: Signal words for the Present Progressive include now, right now, at the moment, presently, and just (now).

Example: "I am sleeping." (Positive), "I am not sleeping." (Negative), "Am I sleeping?" (Question)

The guide also clarifies the differences between these two tenses:

• Simple Present is used for general statements and regular actions.
• Present Progressive is used for actions happening right now.

This section provides a solid foundation for understanding the Simple Present und Present Progressive, making it easier for students to grasp these fundamental Englische Zeitformen.