Present Simple vs Present Continuous: Exploring the Differences

Present Simple vs Present Continuous: Exploring the Differences
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Present Simple vs Present Continuous: Exploring the Differences

Slide 1 - Diapositive

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Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to differentiate and use the present simple and present continuous tenses correctly.

Slide 2 - Diapositive

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What do you already know about the present simple and present continuous tenses?

Slide 3 - Carte mentale

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Which sentence is in the present simple tense?
A
She plays tennis every weekend.
B
He is going to the gym after work.
C
I am watching a movie right now.
D
They are studying for their exams.

Slide 4 - Quiz

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Which sentence is in the present continuous tense?
A
I eat breakfast at 7 am every day.
B
He goes to the gym after work.
C
They are studying for their exams.
D
She plays tennis every weekend.

Slide 5 - Quiz

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What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in present simple for 'I'?
A
be
B
am
C
is
D
are

Slide 6 - Quiz

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What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in present continuous for 'she'?
A
is
B
am
C
be
D
are

Slide 7 - Quiz

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Which adverb of frequency is commonly used with present simple tense?
A
at the moment
B
always
C
now
D
currently

Slide 8 - Quiz

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Introduction to Tenses
The present simple is used for habits, routines, and facts. The present continuous is used for actions happening now or around the present time.

Slide 9 - Diapositive

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Forming the Present Simple
Subject + base form of the verb (+s/es for 3rd person singular). Example: She works in a hospital.

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Forming the Present Continuous
Subject + am/is/are + present participle (-ing form of the verb). Example: They are playing football.

Slide 11 - Diapositive

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Practice Exercises
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the present simple or present continuous.

Slide 12 - Diapositive

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She usually (go) to the gym in the evenings.
A
go
B
is going
C
going
D
goes

Slide 13 - Quiz

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I (study) for my exams at the moment.
A
study
B
studies
C
am studying
D
studying

Slide 14 - Quiz

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They (not / watch) TV right now.
A
not watching
B
are not watching
C
do not watch
D
are not watching

Slide 15 - Quiz

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He usually (work) as a chef, but now he's a teacher.
A
work
B
works
C
working
D
is working

Slide 16 - Quiz

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I (not / like) coffee, I prefer tea.
A
am not liking
B
not liking
C
do not like
D
do not liking

Slide 17 - Quiz

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Write down at least one thing you have learned in this lesson.

Slide 18 - Question ouverte

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Slide 19 - Question ouverte

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

Slide 20 - Question ouverte

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.
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Slide 21 - Vidéo

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Challenge Present Simple tense

Herschrijf deze zinnen als een vraagzin én een ontkennende zin in het Engels. 

Slide 22 - Diapositive

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