Present Simple and Continuous B1

We use ... for talking about permanent states or situations.

• present simple

• present continuous

We use ... for things happening at the moment.

• present simple

• present continous

We use ... for general facts (e.g. scientific facts).

• present simple

• present continous

We use ... for talking about timetables (e.g. bus or lesson timetables).

• present simple

• present continous

We use ... for future plans or arrangements.

• present simple

• present continous

We use ... for routines (e.g. things we do every day or week).

• present simple

• present continous

We use ... for temporary situations.

• present simple

• present continous

Some verbs – for talking about emotions, thinking, the senses, etc. (stative verbs) – cannot be used in the ... .

• present simple

• present continous

We can use the ... with all verbs.

• present simple

• present continous

We use ... with adverbs of frequency (sometimes, always, never, etc.).

• present simple

• present continous