Do you ever use the PAST PERFECT TENSE (“I had worked”)? Do you know this advanced tense can help you talk about the past in a special way? In this English grammar class, I’ll teach you when to use this tense, how to use it, and what mistakes to avoid. You will learn: structure, usage, pronunciation, spelling, contractions, questions, short answers, past participles, and irregular verbs. We’ll go forward systematically and practice together, so you understand fully. This class is part of the engVid program on ALL the English verb tenses, designed to take your English to a higher level for career growth or academic success on English exams like the IELTS or TOEFL. The next class in this series compares the past simple and past perfect tenses.

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In this lesson:
Past Perfect: Overview 0:00
When to use the Past Perfect tense 4:07
How to use the Past Perfect tense 8:51
Past Perfect: Common Expressions 16:44
Past Perfect: Contractions 22:35
Past Perfect: Short Answers 27:51
Past Perfect: Spelling & Pronunciation 30:56
Past Perfect: Practice 36:50
Past Perfect: Common Errors 40:43
Past Perfect: Conclusion 45:40