The present simple and present continuous - Přítomný čas prostý a přítomný čas průběhový

The present simple and present continuous

The present simple is used to express:

A)    Repeated actions (A habit or a hobby)  -  opakované činnosti

I drink coffee every morning

I get up at 6:30.

B)     A fact which is true for a long time or generalization – dlouhodobá činnost

I live in Ostrava.

Vegetarians don´t eat meat.

C)     Scheduled events – an event which is part of a timetable – pravidelný řád

The train leaves tonight at 6 PM.

The party starts at 8 o'clock.

When does class begin tomorrow?

Spelling rules for he/she/it.

I work / play / live.                 He works / plays / lives.

I watch / finish/ go / do.        He watches/ finishes/ goes/ does

I study.                                   He studies.

The present continuous is used to express:

am/is/are + -ing (present participle)

a)     An activity happening now

I am writing a letter

b)     An activity happening around now or a trend

Are you still working for the same company?

More and more people are becoming vegetarians.

c)     A planned future arrangement

I am meeting my boss at 10 am tomorrow.

d)     With always - to complain about annoying behaviour

The dog is always jumping on the sofa.

e)     A temporary situation

My brother is working in China. (He normally works in France.)

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