The OEG Journal

The English Learning Blog

Grammar explained without jargon, vocabulary that sticks, and fluency strategies our instructors actually use in class. Every article is written and reviewed by a qualified English teacher.

A timeline diagram mapping the twelve English tenses across past, present and future.
Grammar

English Tenses Explained: A Clear Map of All 12

Most learners study tenses one at a time and never see how they connect. Here is the whole system on a single timeline — plus the three errors I correct most often in class.

By Dr. Elena Marsh