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Simple present and present continuous tense differences Arellano Ortega…
Simple present and present continuous tense differences Arellano Ortega Antonio
Present simple
The simple present tense is used to talk about things that we do all the time. For example, we
use this tense to talk about our jobs, hobbies, habits etc.
Structure and Example
Present continuous
The present continuous is
They serve to talk about things that are happening at the time of speaking. Also express with certainty facts or actions of the future.
Structure and Example
When do we use the Present Continuous?
These things usually last for quite a short time and they are not finished when we are talking about
them. These things usually last for quite a short time and they are not finished when we are talking about
them.
These things usually last for quite a short time and they are not finished when we are talking about
them.
These things usually last for quite a short time and they are not finished when we are talking about
them. These things usually last for quite a short time and they are not finished when we are talking about
them.
First, we use the present continuous for things that are happening at the moment of speaking. These things usually last for quite a short time and they are not finished when we are talking about
them.
These things usually last for quite a short time and they are not finished when we are talking about
them. These things usually last for quite a short time and they are not finished when we are talking about
them.
When do we use the Simple Present?
Repeated actions (every day, always, often, sometimes, never)
Fixed arrangements, scheduled events (e.g. timetable)
Things in general
Sequence of actions in the present (first – then, after that)
Instructions
