Learning EnglishPresent Continuous vs Present SimpleLets revise the difference!How do we make the TensesPresent ContinuousPresent SimpleWhy are you working today, Stew. People dont usually work on Sundays.I know that Tom but Im flying to Africa next week, so I want to get more money. 1. for permanent situationsJohn works in a bank.They love coffee.They have two children.I dont like swimming.2. for habits and routines with the adverbs:always, often, usually, sometimes, neverI often play hockey .They usually watch TV in the evening.I sometimes go to work by car.I never do morning exercises. And you?3. with the adverbs: every day, once a week, every year, four times a month, at the weekendShe goes swimming at the weekends.Sam takes a shower every day.I blow out candles once a year.4. for facts and things that are generally true.It snows in winter.Water boils at 100C.Plants die without water.5. for programs and timetablesOur lessons start at 9 oclock.The football match starts at 8 p.m. The train leaves at 7.30.Lets review.Use the Present Simple for:1. for permanent situations2. for habits and routines with the adverbs:always, often, usually, sometimes, never4. for facts and things that are generally true.5. for programs and timetables3. with the adverbs: every day, once a week, every year, four times a month, at the weekendGive the correct form of the Present Simple of the verb in brackets1.My Dad in Saudi Arabia. (work) 1.My Dad works in Saudi Arabia. 2. The Bible .love of money is the root of evil. (say)2. The Bible says love of money is the root of evil.3. She never up very early. (get) 3. She never gets up very early. 4. The concert at 6 this evening. (begin)4. The concert begins at 6 this evening. 5. He .to Moscow once a week. (drive) 5. He drives to Moscow once a week. Give the correct form of the Present Simple of the verb in brackets6. In the film he .the central character of David Copperfield. (play)6. In the film he plays the central character of David Copperfield. 7. She a very good sister. (is) We her. (love) 7. She is a very good sister. We love her. 8. The children .a lot of ice-cream. (eat) 8. The children eat a lot of ice-cream. 9. Babies normally .weight in the beginning. (lose)9. Babies normally lose weight in the beginning. 10. It seldom here. (rain)10. It seldom rains here. EAnd you? Answer the questions about your day.1.What time do you usually wake up?2.What do you normally have for breakfast?3.Do you usually have lunch at home?4.What do you do after school?5.What do you usually do in the evenings?Present Continuous Use1: for things that are happening at the moment of speaking.Julie is sleeping.Im working at the moment.Please call back we are eating dinner.2. for temporary situations, when we feel something wont continue for a long time.Im reading a really great book.Shes staying with her friend these days.Johns working in a bar until he finds a job in his field.3. with always and constantly to show our annoyance, anger and criticismHe is constantly using my computer when I need it!.He is always losing his keys!You are always telling the lies.Theyre always being late.4. for definite future arrangements (with a future time word). We have already made a plan and we are sure that the event will happen in the future.Theyre coming to the party in three days.Were going to the beach at the weekend.He is flying to Jamaica tomorrow.Lets review.Use the Present Continuous for:1: for things that are happening at the moment of speaking.2. for temporary situations, when we feel something wont continue for a long time.3. with always and constantly to show our annoyance, anger and criticism4. for definite future arrangements (with a future time word). We have already made a plan and we are sure that the event will happen in the future.Choose Present Simple or Present ContinuousYou (come) _ tonight.You are coming tonight.(He / eat) _ rice every day?Does he eat rice every day?I (work) _ at the moment.I am working at the moment.They (not / come) _ to the partytomorrow.They arent coming to the partytomorrow.She (not / go) _ to the cinema veryoften.She doesnt go to the cinema veryoften.He normally (eat) _ dinner at home.He normally eats dinner at home.You (not / like) _ chocolate.You dont like chocolate.I (clean)_ the kitchen every day.I clean the kitchen every day.Thank you for your attentiontoward knowledgeknowledgeSB p.4 Ex. 2