7. Facts
Present Simple Present continuous
General truths Temporary situations
● The sun is the closest star to earth.
● Two and two make four.
● It is raining a lot these days.
● Use it with: these days, at the
moment, for a few weeks, etc.
8. Emotions & wishes
Present Simple Present continuous
Emotions & wishes Emotions & wishes
● I want to travel around the world.
● I love my new job.
● Don’t use the present continuous
to describe emotions or wishes.
9. Habits
Present Simple Present continuous
Routines
● She is eating a lot these days.
● Use it with: at the moment, these
days, etc.
● She wakes up at 6 am every day.
● Use it with: every day, twice a
month, regularly, often, etc.
Temporary Habits
10. Instructions
Present Simple Present continuous
Instructions or directions Instructions
● Add salt for flavor.
● You take the No. 6 bus to Watney.
● Don’t smoke in the building.
● Don’t use the present continuous
to give instructions.
11. Unfinished actions
Present Simple Present continuous
Unfinished actions Unfinished actions
● Don’t use the simple present to
describe unfinished actions.
● I am doing my homework now.
● Use it with: now, at the moment,
right now, etc.
12. Future arrangements
Present Simple Present continuous
Future timetables Definite future plans
● Our train leaves at 6pm.
● Use it with: at 10 o’clock, in the
evening, tomorrow.
● I am meeting my father
tomorrow.
● Use it with: tomorrow, later, in
the evening, etc.