1. Use of present simple
We use the present simple for:
1. Permanent situations
Marion speaks two languages
2. Routines or habitual actions
I usually take the bus to work
3. General Truths
The earth goes round the sun
2. PRESENT SIMPLE
•
•
•
I
SHE/ HE/ IT
WE/ YOU/ THEY
Affirmative:
Negative:
Questions
WORK
WORS
WORK
I
DON’T WORK
SHE/HE /IT
DOESN’T WORK
WE/ YOU/ THEY
DON’T WORK
DO
I
WORK?
DOES
SHE/ HE/ IT/ WORK?
DO
WE/ YOU/ THEY WORK?
3. PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
We use the present progressive for:
Actions happening at the moment of speaking Ej:
Angela is watching a film on t.v. now
Temporary Situations Ej
I’m staying at the Gloria hotel for a week
Future Plans Ej:
We’re going on holiday to Italy next to month.
