| Tense | Example | When to use |
| Present simple | I work as a managing director at an international company. | Situations that are: – facts – long term – repetitive |
| She studies law. | ||
| You’re very good at computers! | ||
| Present continuous | I’m working on this project with 7 other people. | Situations that are: – one off – short term – planned for the future |
| We’re having lunch with the new contractor tomorrow at 2. | ||
| She’s coming in an hour. | ||
| Present perfect | You have been with us for two years now. | Situations that: – started in the past and are still true – finished very recently and we still experience effects |
| So far we have had 7 orders for the new line of products. | ||
| I’m sweaty because I’ve run all the way. | ||
| Past simple | They ended the contract last year. | Situations that: – started and finished in the past |
| Did you start a new job? Congrats! |