primary 2 present tense vs present continuous tense
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Welcome! Today we will learn about two important ways to talk about actions in English. Present Simple tense is for things that happen always, like daily habits and facts. Present Continuous tense is for things happening right now, at this very moment.
Now let's look at the structure of Present Simple tense. The formula is Subject plus Verb, and we add s or es for he, she, or it. For example: I eat breakfast every morning. She plays soccer on weekends. The sun rises in the east. We go to school every day. These are all habits, routines, or facts.
Now let's learn Present Continuous tense structure. The formula is Subject plus am, is, or are, plus Verb with ing ending. For example: I am eating breakfast right now. She is playing soccer now. Look! The birds are flying! We are studying English today. These actions are all happening at this moment.
Let's compare these two tenses. Present Simple is for things that happen every day or always, like habits and routines. For example, I walk to school. Present Continuous is for actions happening right now, at this moment. For example, I am walking to school. The key difference is time: always versus right now.
Let's review what we learned today. Present Simple tense is for habits, routines, and facts that happen always or every day. Present Continuous tense is for actions happening right now, at this moment. Present Simple uses Subject plus Verb, adding s or es for he, she, it. Present Continuous uses Subject plus am, is, or are, plus Verb with ing. Remember the key difference: Always versus Right Now!