Present Simple and Continuous. Lesson 58

Listening and Speaking

Present Simple and Continuous
I usually go to work by car because it’s very comfortable.
She likes reading the books in the morning at the balcony.
They are washing the dishes now in the kitchen.
Kate is listening to the new podcast of her favourite writer in the living room with her grandma.

Action and non-action verbs

Use of Present Continuous
We use Present Continuous for:
Temporary situations
I am staying at my friend’s house until I find a good flat to rent.
2) Changing situations
The dollar is rising every day

have
Are
taking
don’t like
Does
know
don’t get
is
making
are
thinking
is getting
do
eat
don’t
cook

Dr Paul Clayton people on diets

Schoolchildren/ Terry and Paul

Nightclub owners

Restaurants
How often do you eat out?
How important are these things to you in a restaurant? Number them 1-4 (1=is the most important)
THE FOOD
THE SERVICE
THE ATMOSPHERE
THE PRICE
3. Have you ever tried English food?