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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO PRESENT TENSES

Date: Dec 29 2008

Topic: Grammar

Author: dandouna

Lesson

1. We use the Simple Present to talk about:

      -things that are true all the time

eg: The earth goes round the sun.

      Water boils at 100 celsius.

       I understand French.

       -things that happen often,usually,sometimes,etc.

eg: I usually study from five to seven o'clock.

      Michaela often wears red.

2. We use the Present Progressive to talk about:

      -things that are happening now, these days

eg: The water's boiling. I'll make coffee.

      I'm studying very hard just now.

      Look. Michaela's wearing a lovely red dress.

      -plans for the future

eg: We're going to Ann and Peter's for Christmas.

      What are you doing tomorrow?

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