Origine 1: Similarity Between Tenses in Native Language

1. Understanding Tense Similarities Languages often share basic concepts of time expression: past, present, and future. While the structure may differ, the function of tenses is often comparable. By identifying these parallels, learners can use their native language knowledge to grasp English tenses more effectively.

2. Key Comparisons of Tenses a. Present Tense Native Language (e.g., Arabic): Actions happening now or generally true. Example: أقرأ الكتاب (I read the book). English: Simple Present: I read books every day. Present Progressive: I am reading a book now. b. Past Tense Native Language: Completed actions in the past. Example: قرأت الكتاب (I read the book). English: Simple Past: I read the book yesterday. Past Progressive: I was reading the book when you called. c. Future Tense Native Language: Actions that will occur. Example: سأقرأ الكتاب (I will read the book). English: Simple Future: I will read the book tomorrow. Future Progressive: I will be reading the book at 8 PM. 3. Similarities and Differences Similarities: Both languages use auxiliary verbs to express future actions (e.g., "will" in English, "سـ" in Arabic). Time markers such as "yesterday," "tomorrow," and "now" are used in both to specify when actions happen. Differences: Progressive Forms: Not all languages have progressive forms (e.g., Arabic lacks a direct equivalent for "I am reading"). Verb Conjugation: English relies on auxiliary verbs, while some languages like Arabic use inflections and prefixes.