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Describe what you're going to do after this conversation using the future

simple.
Describe something you used to do in the past using "used to."
Describe an activity you're currently doing and have been doing for a
while using the present perfect continuous. For example: "I've been
studying English for 3 years."
Describe an activity you did in the past and have already finished using
the past simple. For example: "I went for a run this morning."
Describe a habit you used to have in the past using the past simple and
"always." For example: "I always ate breakfast at 7 AM."
Describe a plan you had for the future that didn't come to fruition using
the past simple and "was/were going to." For example: "I was going to go
on vacation this summer, but I had to cancel."
Describe a current situation using the present continuous and "usually."
For example: "I'm usually very busy at work, but today is a slow day."
Describe something you're hoping to do in the future using the present
continuous and "planning on." For example: "I'm planning on taking a trip
to Europe next year."
Describe a past action that was still happening when another action
occurred using the past continuous and the past simple. For example: "I
was studying when my friend called."
Describe a past action that happened before another past action using
the past perfect. For example: "I had already eaten dinner when my
friend came over."
Describe a past action that happened in the middle of another action
using the past continuous and the past simple. For example: "I was
watching TV when the power went out."
Describe a past action that was completed before a specific point in the
past using the past perfect and "by." For example: "I had finished my work
by the time my boss came in."
Describe an ongoing action in the past using the past continuous and "for
a while." For example: "I was playing tennis for a while before it started
raining."
Describe an action that began in the past and is still happening using the
present perfect and "since." For example: "I've been living in this city
since I was a child."
Describe a past action that had a result in the present using the present
perfect and "just." For example: "I've just finished my book, so I'm looking
for a new one to read."
Describe a past action that happened at a specific time using the past
simple and "at." For example: "I arrived at the airport at 6 AM."
Describe a past action that happened over a period of time using the past
simple and "for." For example: "I lived in New York for 2 years."
Describe a past action that happened before a specific time using the
past simple and "before." For example: "I finished my work before lunch."
Describe a past action that was interrupted by another action using the
past continuous and "when." For example: "I was cooking dinner when
the phone rang."
Describe a future action that will be in progress at a specific time using
the future continuous and "at." For example: "I'll be driving home at 5
PM."
Describe a future action that will be completed by a specific time using
the future perfect and "by." For example: "I'll have finished my work by 3
PM."
Describe a future action that will happen after another action using the
present continuous and "after." For example: "I'm going to
Describe a future action that will be completed by a specific time using
the future perfect and "by." For example: "I'll have finished my work by 3
PM."
Describe a future action that will happen after another action using the
present continuous and "after." For example: "I'm going to finish this
project after I have lunch."
Describe a future action that will happen before another future action
using the future simple and "before." For example: "I'll clean the house
before my guests arrive."
Describe a future action that will be happening at a specific point in the
future using the future continuous and "at." For example: "I'll be teaching
a class at 10 AM tomorrow."
Describe a past action that happened regularly using the past simple and
"used to." For example: "I used to play the piano every day when I was
younger."
Describe a future action that is planned using the present continuous and
"going to." For example: "I'm going to see a movie tonight."
Describe a past action that was happening when another action occurred
using the past continuous and the past simple. For example: "I was
cooking dinner when my friend arrived."
Describe a past action that happened before another past action using
the past perfect and "before." For example: "I had finished my work
before I went to bed."
Describe a past action that was completed but had an effect on the
present using the present perfect and "already." For example: "I've
already eaten lunch, so I'm not hungry."
Describe a future action that will happen at a specific time using the
future simple and "at." For example: "I'll meet you at the restaurant at 7
PM."

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