PRESENT SIMPLE VS PRESENT PROGRESSIVE


PRESENT SIMPLE   VS  PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
We use the present simple in English to ...
  •  Talk about things that happen as usual. In this case, it is often accompanied by frequency adverbs.
  •  I drink milk every day. He goes to the gym often. I walk in the park on Sundays.
  •  Refer to general statements or scientific facts.
  •  I like chocolate. 
  • Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. Adults don't know everything.
  • For events that will happen safely in the near future.
  • The train arrives at 6:12. Does the conference start next Monday?
  • To give instructions, that is, in imperative mode.
  •  Open the door. Please finish your homework.
the present continuous in English serves to ...
 
·       Describe actions that are happening at the same time we talk.
      I'm having dinner right now. Is it raining?
·       Talk about things that are happening now, even if it is not at this moment.
     She is currently looking for a flat. Are you studying a lot these days?
·       Talk about already defined events that will occur in the near future.
       I'm not going to Samantha's party next weekend. Are you working next week?

Grammatical Rules

Form


  • To form the present continuous the auxiliary verb "to be" and the verb + ing are used.

        Subject         Auxiliar (to be)                             Verb+ing
Iamtalking, eating, learning, doing, going…
he, she, itistalking, eating, learning, doing, going…
you, we, theyaretalking , eating, learning, doing, going…

Structure 

1. Affirmative Sentences 
Subject + verbo auxiliary(to be) + verbo+ing.
Examples:
I’m talking.(Estoy hablando.)
He’s eating.(Está comiendo.)
They’re learning.(Están aprendiendo.)
2. Negative Sentences 
Subject + verb auxiliar (to be) + auxiliary negativo (not) + verbo+ing.
Examples:
I’m not talking.
He’s not [He isn’t] eating.
3. Interrogative Sentences 
Verb auxiliary (to be) + sujeto + verb+ing?
Examples:
Are you talking?
Is he eating?
Are they learning?


Grammatical Rules (Reglas gramaticales)

form

To conjugate the present simple we use the infinitive for the subjects "I", 
"you", "we" and "they" and for the third persons "he", "she" and "it",
 we add a "-s" to the end of the verb.


Subject          Conjugation
I, you, we, theytalk, eat, learn, do, go…
he, she, ittalks, eats, learns, does, goes…

Note: There are some verbs that we do not usually use in continuous times. You can consult the lesson on continuous times for a list of verbs and a complete explanation. Below is a list of verbs that are not used in continuous times.

 be (ser/estar),  want (querer),  need (necesitar),  know (saber/conocer),  prefer (preferir),  remember (recordar),  understand (comprender),  care (cuidar),  see (ver),  hear (oír),  smell (oler), believe (creer),  belong (pertenecer),  cost (costar), seem (parecer),  exist (existir),  own (poseer),  like (gustar),  dislike (desagradar),  love (amar),  hate (odiar),  fear (temer),  envy (envidiar),  mind (importar)…


Grammatical Rules 

Form 


To conjugate the present simple we use the infinitive for the subjects "I", "you", "we" and "they" and for the third persons "he", "she" and "it", we add a "-s" to the end of the verb.
Subject      Conjugation
I, you, we, theytalk, eat, learn, do, go…
he, she, ittalks, eats, learns, does, goes…

Note: There are spelling exceptions in the third person, according to the letter in which the verb ends. The rules are the same as those used to form the plural of nouns. For more information, see the lesson about names.

Structure

1. Affirmative Sentences 
Subject + verb.
Examples:
I talk.
He eats
They learn.
2. Negative Sentences 
Subject + auxiliary verb (to do) + negative auxiliary ("not") + verb.
Examples:
I do not [don’t] talk.
He does not [doesn’t] eat
They do not [don’t] learn.
Note: In negative phrases, the auxiliary verb ("to do") changes and the main verb goes in the infinitive.
3. Interrogative Sentences 
Verb a uxiliar (to do) + subject + verb principal?
Examples:
Do you talk?
Does he eat?
Do they learn?
Note: As in negative phrases, in interrogative phrases the auxiliary verb ("to do") changes and the main verb goes in the infinitive.
examples:
1) I work for the Government.
2) The sun sets in the west.
3) The milk is boiling already. Can you turn off the stove?
4) Peter is sick, so he isn't working/is not working tomorrow.
5) I listen to the radio in my way to work every morning.
6) I have a chronic condition, so I take a pill daily.
7) Who is that girl? Why is she dancing alone?
8) My mother says she's 55, but nobody believes her.
9) Where do you work?
10) Listen! They are playing that song you really like.
11) I have cabin fever, I really want to go outside.
12) My grandparents love each other so much -it's very sweet!
13) I'm staying at this hostel during my next trip.
14) Please, stay quiet. I'm trying to work here!
15) My cousin has really long hair.
16) I often sing in the shower - I just can't help it!
17) It looks like Carlos is coming to the party tonight.
18) Right now I'm spending time with my sister.
19) Pedro travels to Madrid for work a lot.
20) Ssshhh! The baby is sleeping.





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