Present Simple and Present Progressive

Module 1

Simple Present

• For an action that is ongoing and permanent.

• For example:• They finishfinish their course

today.

Simple Present

• Example:• Hi! My name is Rob, I

am 15 years old. I study high school in Washintong DC; I like to play soccer, listen the music on my ipod; I have a brother and a sister.

Simple Present

• Written activity:• Complete the sentences with these verbs:• Study, read, play, run, have, do, like, go• 1. He _________ soccer in the afternoon.• 2. They _______ to Cancun.• 3. She ________ to buy candies.• 4. You _______ the interesting book.• 5. I ________ at the park with friends.• 6. We _________ for the exam.• 7. Bob ________ a pet in his home.• 8. My sister ________ her homework.

Present Progressive

• For an action that is ongoing and temporary, exists now, but will change in the future.

• Example: TO BE + Verb +ing• They are playing soccer

right now.

Present Progressive

• Example:• Currently, I am working to get

my English course certification. Also, I am taking classes online to improve my use of English. I am trying to get rid of simple grammar mistakes so that I can communicate with my friends more effectively. I am taking a grammar course and a speech course at the College of San Mateo.

Present Progressive time words

• ObserveLook for these time words as "companions" to the present progressive tense. Present Progressive Adverbs

• for now * this morning • currently * this week • at the moment * this month • just now * this semester • as we speak * this year • presently * for a little while • today

Present Progressive

• Activity:

My name _____ (be) George . I ______(be) from Greece.  I _______(be) in the U. S. to improve my English. I ____ ______(study) at a community college this semester.  For now, I ___ ________(take) three classes. I ____ _________ (plan) to add one more class.  Currently, in my English class, we ____ ________(learn) how to "blog" on the Internet. At the same time, I ______ _________ (improve) my typing skills!

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