Present Simple Tutorialby Aurora Bernal

When do we use the present simple?

1. Facts, things that are always or generally true.

The sun is oval.

We use chairs to sit down.

People need eating and drinking water every day.

Birds fly in the sky

2. Situations that are more or less permanent.

New York is in The U.S.A.

My name is Blaju

¡Blaju!

¡Blaju!

¡Blaju!

He is from Catalonia.

They don't speak English. They speak Chinese.

3. Things we do regularly: habits or routines.

I take the bus at 7:00 o'clock every day

She washes her face every morning.

8:00

I don't have a shower every day.

He doesn't go to walk with her dog.

4. To describe feeling and thoughts

Today I'm a little bit sad.

I like very much the chocolate cake.

My favourite flowers are roses

When I'm with my friends I feel happy.