Module 1: Present Simple & Present Continuous
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Present Simple vs Present Continuous
Understanding verb tenses is crucial for expressing actions and situations accurately in English. Today, we'll be focusing on two important tenses: the present simple and the present continuous. By the end of this session, you'll have a clear understanding of when and how to use each tense effectively in your communication.
Present Simple
Habits and Routines
Facts and general truths
+ Info
Present simple is used to describe:
States and conditions
Express scheduled future events
Afirmative Subject + Verb (base form) + Object (optional) e.g. He likes ice cream.
Negative Subject + don't/ doesn't + Verb+ Subect e.g. He doesn't like ice cream.
Connects with your audience...
Interrogative Do/ Does + Subject+ Verb+ Object+ ? e.g. Does he like ice cream?
Present Simple
Examples:1. I eat breakfast every morning.
2. She works at a bank.
3. They live in London.
4. The sun rises in the east.
5. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. 6. The train departs at 8:00 am tommorow. 7. The eart doesn't revolve around the sun. 8. She does't feel well when she's stressed. 9. They don't own a car. 10. Does the meeting start at 10:00 AM tomorrow?
Routine
Truth or fact
State
Fact
Condition
Scheduled future event
Fact
Condition
State
Scheduled future event
Exercises
INTERACTIvITY
9,280
Exercises
CREATIVITY
17,520
Exercises
17,520
Exercises
INTERACTIvITY
ANIMATION
CREATIVITY
17,520
9,280
17,520
Exercises
Present Continuous
Positive:Subject + Verb "to be"+ -ing form Negative: Subject+ Verb "to be"+ not+ -ing form Interrogative: Verb "to be"+ subject+ -ing form
The present continuous tense is used to describe an ongoing action happening at the current moment or around the
present time.
How to use: Positive: It's raining outside. Negative: It's not raining. Interrogative: Is it raining?
Present Continuous
Answer: Are you studying? Yes, I am. Are you still talking to him? No, I'm not!
It can be used in the future tense when followed by time/ date indicators: next week, tomorrow... e.g. She's flying to Paris tommorow.
Improves communication on any topic.
Present Continuous
Examples: 1. I am reading a book right now.
2. She is studying for her exam.
3. They are playing soccer in the park.
4. He is working on a project at the office.
5. We are having dinner at a restaurant tonight.
Exercises
Exercises
Exercises
Exercises
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Module 1: Present Simple & Present Continuous
Go!
Present Simple vs Present Continuous
Understanding verb tenses is crucial for expressing actions and situations accurately in English. Today, we'll be focusing on two important tenses: the present simple and the present continuous. By the end of this session, you'll have a clear understanding of when and how to use each tense effectively in your communication.
Present Simple
Habits and Routines
Facts and general truths
+ Info
Present simple is used to describe:
States and conditions
Express scheduled future events
Afirmative Subject + Verb (base form) + Object (optional) e.g. He likes ice cream.
Negative Subject + don't/ doesn't + Verb+ Subect e.g. He doesn't like ice cream.
Connects with your audience...
Interrogative Do/ Does + Subject+ Verb+ Object+ ? e.g. Does he like ice cream?
Present Simple
Examples:1. I eat breakfast every morning. 2. She works at a bank. 3. They live in London. 4. The sun rises in the east. 5. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. 6. The train departs at 8:00 am tommorow. 7. The eart doesn't revolve around the sun. 8. She does't feel well when she's stressed. 9. They don't own a car. 10. Does the meeting start at 10:00 AM tomorrow?
Routine
Truth or fact
State
Fact
Condition
Scheduled future event
Fact
Condition
State
Scheduled future event
Exercises
INTERACTIvITY
9,280
Exercises
CREATIVITY
17,520
Exercises
17,520
Exercises
INTERACTIvITY
ANIMATION
CREATIVITY
17,520
9,280
17,520
Exercises
Present Continuous
Positive:Subject + Verb "to be"+ -ing form Negative: Subject+ Verb "to be"+ not+ -ing form Interrogative: Verb "to be"+ subject+ -ing form
The present continuous tense is used to describe an ongoing action happening at the current moment or around the present time.
How to use: Positive: It's raining outside. Negative: It's not raining. Interrogative: Is it raining?
Present Continuous
Answer: Are you studying? Yes, I am. Are you still talking to him? No, I'm not!
It can be used in the future tense when followed by time/ date indicators: next week, tomorrow... e.g. She's flying to Paris tommorow.
Improves communication on any topic.
Present Continuous
Examples: 1. I am reading a book right now. 2. She is studying for her exam. 3. They are playing soccer in the park. 4. He is working on a project at the office. 5. We are having dinner at a restaurant tonight.
Exercises
Exercises
Exercises
Exercises
Your content is appreciated, but it only engages if it's interactive. Capture your audience's attention with an interactive photo or illustration.
Your content is liked, but only engages if it's interactive. Capture your audience's attention with an interactive photograph or illustration.