GRAMMAR UNIT 1

Present simple
Present continuous
 PRESENT SIMPLE

General truths and facts.

To describe routines.

For situations that are generally true at

the present time
Water boils at 100º C degrees.

Fish live in the water.

Cows eat grass.

Trees are plants.

I go to work everyday at 7:00.

I play football on Saturdays.

I study Literature at night.

I listen to music everyday.

It never rains in summer.

My mum lives in Madrid.

Juan works very hard.

Gasol plays basketball very well.

 PRESENT CONTINUOUS

Something that is happening at this

moment.

Describe something that is temporary.

Events that are happening in the

present, but not necessarily at this very
moment.
I am speaking on the phone right now.

She is dancing at the disco.

The teams are playing a great match.

My brother is living in London.

I am currently working in Lorca.

Mike is preparing an English exam.

I am learning English.

I am studying a Master´s.

My parents are preparing a great trip.

 ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY

Always.
Usually.
Often.
Usually.
Sometimes.
Never
 TIME EXPRESSIONS

Now.

Right now.

Today.

At this moment.

 SOME EXAMPLES

I watch TV everyday, but today I am

listening to music.

I always cook dinner at home, but my wife

is cooking today.

My sister is studying Maths right now, but

she never studies at night.
 OTHER –ING FORMS

After verbs of liking.

After some prepositions.

When the verb is used as a noun.

I like playing basketball.

I am talking about studying hard.

Swimming is very fun