Present Tenses

When we talk about: how often things happen

We use...

• present simple

• present continuous

When we talk about: habits

We use...

• present simple

• present continuous

When we talk about: general facts of truth

We use...

• present simple

• present continuous

When we talk about: permanent situations

We use...

• present simple

• present continuous

When we talk about: general abilities

We use...

• present simple

• present continuous

When we talk about: states

We use...

• present simple

• present continuous

When we talk about: future in timetables or schedules

We use...

• present simple

• present continuous

When we talk about: being in progress at the moment of speaking

We use...

• present simple

• present continuous

When we talk about: temporary situation or series of actions

We use...

• present simple

• present continuous

When we talk about: changing situations

We use...

• present simple

• present continuous