Present simple is used for an event that happens…
Daily, often, or usually. It can be used to describe habits, facts, and/or routines.
Present continuous is used for an event that happens…
right now or at the current moment.
“Everyday, always, sometimes” are frequency adverbs used for…
Present simple and Present Continuous
they / dancing / tonight / are / going
Are they going dancing tonight?
Change this sentence to present simple:
I am living with my aunt in Madrid.
I live with my aunt in Madrid.
Thomas (study) math on fridays.
Studies
Complete the rule: Present continuous = subject + verb “to be” + _______.
+ “ing”
What is an example of a time expression?
At 9 pm, on Monday, etc
buying / many / are / potatoes / you / how
How many potatoes are you buying?
Change this sentence to present continuous: I work for an international company.
I am currently working for an international company.
I eat lunch everyday after school.
Erika (come) to work on Monday.
Is coming
What tense describes an event that is happening temporary or only in the moment?
Present Continuous
uniform / you / do / like / wear / to / a
Which one is present continuous?
1) I go to the gym at 9 pm. 2) I am going to the gym today with my friends.
2
Mark skates in the park because…
I (negative do) like math.
I do not like math
Where do frequency adverbs usually go in a sentence?
Before the main verb or after “to be.”
drink / usually / she / in the morning / coffee / does
Does she usually drink coffee in the morning?
Which is present simple?
1) I am studying so much right now. 2) I don’t like to study.
2)
Doris (negative do) her homework at school because there is no time.
Doris does not do…
Create a sentence using present continuous and the verb “to be”
She is being so nice today.
Create a sentence using both frequency adverbs and time expressions.
I always wake up at 9 pm.
she / driving / train / is / by / or / going
Is she driving or going by train?
Which one is present continuous?
1) I will enjoy sleeping tonight. 2) I like to eat with my family.
Neither!