Teoria/intermedio: Present simple vs Present continuous

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Present Simple vs Present Continuous

Present Simple

When do we use Present Simple?

1. To talk about pernament situations: We live in Scotland.
2. To talk about habits and things we do regularly: Ariel plays computer games every day.
3. To talk about timetables: Alexa's party starts at 9 p.m
4. To talk about facts.: The grass in green.

How to create sentences in Present Simple?

SAMPLE SENTENCES

I don't live in Scotland. Thomas doesn't play volleyball every day.

Do you like chocolate? Does he live here? Do you go to school every day?

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

SIGNAL WORDS

• every Saturday/ Friday
• On Mondays/ Thursdays
• onece a week/ month
• in the summertime
• in winter
• three times a year
• twice a day

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

Present Continuous

When do we use Present Continuous?

1. To talk about things that are happening at the moment We are talking.
2. To talk about temporary situations: Jennifer is living in France for few months.
3. To talk situations that are changing: They're getting better and better in speaking English.
4. To talk about pictures: In the picture I can see...

How to create sentences in Present Continuous?

SAMPLE SENTENCES

I am not standing. Ana isn't writing at the moment.

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

Are you doing exercises? Is he running? Are they in the cinema?

SIGNAL WORDS

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

What is your best friend doing right now?

What is happening in the picture?

What do you do every Saturday?

What time do you usually get up?

TRUE OR FALSE?

Present Continuous

Present Simple

Present Simple

Present Continuous

Present Continuous

Present Simple

Present Simple

Present Continuous

Present Simple

Present Simple

Present Continuous

Present Continuous

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SPEAKING PRACTICE

Thematic Debate

- The importance of learning languages.

- Traditional education vs. Online education.

- Social media: Benefits and Challenges.

- Sport and Health.

Interview

- Think of different questions for the other person to answer using the present simple and continuous.

Shorts Presentations

- Introduce yourself and tell us about your life or career. Using present simple for routines and present continuous for current activities.

THANKS!

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