Lesson 3: Unit 1.2 Listening + present simple vs present continous

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo t, havo
• Leerjaar 2

Lesson aims:

-  I know the difference between the present simple and the present continuous.

- I have practised my listening skills.

Silent learning

Present simple vs present continuous

Messi is playing football.
(right now)

Messi plays football.
(but NOT at the moment)

Present continuous (Iets dat nu gebeurd of je wilt verwijzen naar de nabije toekomst.)

Signaalwoorden:

• - right now
• - tonight
• - at the moment  
• - now
• - Look
• - Over there
• - listen

(etc.)

Present simple (feiten, gewoontes, iets dat regelmatig gebeurd)

Signaalwoorden:

• - always 
• - never 
• - frequently 
• - often
• - sometimes 
• - seldom
• - on Saturdays
• - in the weekend
• - during the week.

(etc.)

Present simple

Present continuous

Present continuous

+ She is working at the moment

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+ I am waiting for the bus

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+ We are going to the cinema tonight

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Present simple

+ You go to school every day.

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+ He plays the piano.

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Please make your grammar worksheet

What?

Make your grammar worksheet

Finished?

If you finish early you can start Unit 1.2 listening in your online book. Exercise 1 till 12.

Please make Unit 1.2 Listening

Please make Unit 1.2 listening in your online book 

What?

Please make exercise 1 to 12

Finished?

If you finish early you can start learning the words of Unit 1.       (Study Box, page 39)

What is the main difference between the present simple and the present continuous?