Present Simple and Continuous B1

We use ... for talking about permanent states or situations.

We use ... for things happening at the moment.

We use ... for general facts (e.g. scientific facts).

We use ... for talking about timetables (e.g. bus or lesson timetables).

We use ... for future plans or arrangements.

We use ... for routines (e.g. things we do every day or week).

We use ... for temporary situations.

Some verbs – for talking about emotions, thinking, the senses, etc. (stative verbs) – cannot be used in the ... .

We can use the ... with all verbs.

We use ... with adverbs of frequency (sometimes, always, never, etc.).