Don’t risk downloading a suspicious PDF — those sites often have malware or broken files.

If you’re learning English, you’ve probably heard of the Oxford Learner’s Pocket Verbs and Tenses book. It’s a small but mighty resource that fits in your pocket and helps you master 100+ English verbs and their tenses.

Spend $10 on the physical book (or Kindle version). It will save you hours of confusion with “have been going” vs “had been going.” Do you own this book? Let me know in the comments — is it worth the pocket space?

Let’s break down the answer, where to find legal copies, and some great alternatives. Officially, there is no free, legal PDF of the Oxford Learner’s Pocket Verbs and Tenses .

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