Grammar

Present Simple vs. Present Continuous

B1
Unit 1
4 m
Lesson 3

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Grammar

  • Intro

    Do you know when we use Present Simple and Present Continuous? Watch a short explanation and repeat the example sentences after me.

Grammar

  • Intro

    We use the Present Continuous for things happening right now. For example: "You're breaking up." "It's still loading." We use the Present Simple for habits and things that are generally true. For example: "My connection usually works fine." "She always joins the call on time." Here's a grammar tip: words like now, still, and at the moment go with Present Continuous. Words like usually, always, and never go with Present Simple.

Grammar

  • Mów teraz

    You're breaking up

  • Mów teraz

    It's still loading

  • Mów teraz

    My connection usually works fine

  • Mów teraz

    She always joins the call on time

  • Powtórz ze słuchu

    ______ ________ __

  • Powtórz ze słuchu

    ____ _____ _______

  • Powtórz ze słuchu

    __ __________ _______ _____ ____

  • Powtórz ze słuchu

    ___ ______ _____ ___ ____ __ ____

  • Przetłumacz teraz

    音声が途切れています

  • Przetłumacz teraz

    まだ読み込み中です

  • Przetłumacz teraz

    私の接続は通常問題なく動作します。

  • Przetłumacz teraz

    彼女はいつも時間通りに通話に参加します

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