Present simple vs Present continuous

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Present Simple vs Present Continuous

Presente Simple

When do we use Present Simple?

• To talk about pernament situations:

I live in London

• To talk about habits and things we do regularly: Susan plays computer games every day.
• To talk about timetables:

School starts at 8.00 a.m.

• To talk about facts.: The grass in green.

¿Cómo crear frases en presente simple?

EXAMPLES

I don't live in Paris She doesn't live in London

II live in London She lives in Paris

Do you live in London? Does he live in Paris?

Yes, I do. / No, I don't. Yes, she does. No she doesn't.

SIGNAL WORDS

• every Monday/ Tuesday
• On Fridays/ Saturdays
• once a week/ month
• in winter
• in summer
• twice a year
• once a day

• always
• usually
• often
• sometimes
• seldom
• rarely
• never

Present Continuous

When do we use Present Continuous?

• Para hablar de cosas que están sucediendo en el momento de hablar:

I am studying English.

• Para hablar de situaciones temporales:

I am working as a waitress for 3 months

• Para hablar de situaciones queestán cambiando; They are improving their marks
• Para describir fotos o cuadros:

In this picture,, I can see a man running

Cómo hacer frases en presente contínuo

SAMPLE SENTENCES

I am not dancing Mary isn't studying English at the moment.

Yes, I am. / No, I am not. Yes, she is. No she isn't.

Are you dancing?? Is he studying?? Are they playing?

SIGNAL WORDS

• right now
• just now
• at the moment
• Look! Listen!

What is your mum doing right now?

What are the children doing? And where?

What do usually do on Fridays?

What time do your parents start work?

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