What’s the difference between the… Present Simple and Present Progressive

Look at those two sentences.

I’m speaking English An activity or action that is happening now Present progressive I speak English A habit, regular and repeated activity or a fact Present Simple

Present simple Present simple or present progressive (also called present continuous)Present simple or present progressive (also called present continuous) Present simple VS present progressivePresent simple VS present progressive

1.We’re using the computer. 2.We use the computer. 3.People all over the world use computers.

Present Progressive An action in progress now

Present Simple Habits or Repeated actions We use the computer

Present Simple A fact

Subject V OR Vs (es/ies) She tries to go to the gym at least twice a week. English has many rules. We read in class once a week. Now he understands the present tense a bit better.

First exercise Second exerciseSecond exercise Last exercise

Subject do / does not V I don’t understand Arabic. She doesn’t have a car at the moment. We don’t care enough for the environment in Israel.

Easy exercise Another exerciseAnother exercise One more Last exercise

Do / Does subject V Do many people in Israel speak English? Does Israel have many athletes taking part in the Olympic Games? Does your teacher use computers in the lesson?

Easy exercise Another exercise Last exercise

subject be Ving The teacher is showing the pupils a powerpoint presentation. We are finishing the presentation soon. Be quite please, I am talking on the phone.

Subject be not Ving I am not leaving soon. We are not sitting in the regular class. She is not taking any exams this year.

Be subject Ving? Are you enjoying the presentation? Is the teacher reading and explaining? Are the pupils listening carefully?

First exercise 2 nd exercise2 nd exercise Asking questions

1 st exercise1 st exercise 2 nd exercise2 nd exercise 3 rd exercise3 rd exercise Just for the challengeJust for the challenge Just for the kill!