Spot the Mistake
He never is on time.
He is never on time. (adverb position with 'to be')
My grandparents ___ (live) in Valencia.
live
Which tense: "nowadays"?
Present Continuous (temporary/changing situation)
True or False: "I am understanding the lesson now."
False → I understand the lesson now.
"¿Qué estás haciendo?"
What are you doing?
What does she doing in the kitchen?
What is she doing in the kitchen?
Shhh! I ___ (try) to concentrate.
am trying
Where does "always" go in: "I ___ go ___ to bed ___ late ___"?
Between subject and main verb → "I always go to bed late."
Correct this: "This soup is tasting delicious."
This soup tastes delicious.
"Ella nunca dice la verdad."
She never tells the truth.
I am thinking that you are wrong.
I think (that) you are wrong. (stative 'think' = opinion)
He ___ (not usually / drink) coffee, but today he ___ (have) one because he's tired.
doesn't usually drink / is having
Which tense and why: "These days, prices ___ (rise) very fast."
Present Continuous (are rising) — temporary trend / changing situation
What does "I'm seeing the doctor tomorrow" mean?
I have an appointment / I'm meeting the doctor
"Mis padres no trabajan los domingos."
My parents don't work on Sundays.
How often are you going to the gym
How often do you go to the gym? ('how often' = routine = simple)
Why ___ you ___ (wear) a coat? It ___ (not be) cold!
are / wearing / isn't (or 'is not')
Explain the difference: "He is always losing his keys" vs. "He always loses his keys."
Continuous + always = annoying/repeated habit (criticism). Simple = neutral routine.
Which is correct and why: "I think you're right" OR "I'm thinking you're right"?
"I think you're right." 'Think' = opinion is stative (no -ing). 'Be thinking' is only used for the mental process/action.
"Estoy aprendiendo francés este año porque quiero ir a París."
I am learning French this year because I want to go to Paris. (continuous + stative 'want')
She doesn't believing in ghosts, but she is wanting to visit the haunted house.
She doesn't believe in ghosts, but she wants to visit the haunted house.
I ___ (stay) with my cousins this month while my parents ___ (work) abroad. Normally I ___ (live) with my grandma.
am staying / are working / live
Make a question for this answer using "how often": "I go to the dentist twice a year."
How often do you go to the dentist?
Translate: "Esta camiseta huele raro y me parece que está sucia."
This T-shirt smells strange and I think it's dirty. (stative: smells, think)
"Ella siempre está quejándose de sus profesores, pero normalmente saca buenas notas."
She is always complaining about her teachers, but she usually gets good grades. ('always + -ing' for annoying habit)