PRESENT TENSES ( use)PRESENT SIMPLE PRESENT CONTINUOUS

» routine / habitWe always have parties at your house.

» action at the momentI’m talking to a friend now.

» permanent situationHe lives in London.

» temporary situationHe’s staying in a hotel for a while.

» timetable ( about the future or not)The train leaves at 6.

» expressing annoyance about repetitionsYou’re always interrupting me!

» universal truth, factsThe sun sets in the west.

» fixed future arrangement (with a time/date)We’re having a test next Friday.

» state ( not an action) I love meeting people.

Notice! Stative verbs don’t take -ing form.I’ m loving meeting new people.

PRESENT SIMPLE? PRESENT CONTINUOUS? WILL? BE GOING TO ?

FUTURE TENSES ( use)WILL/ WON’T + INFINITIVE BE GOING TO + INFINITIVE

» predictions based on what we think or imagine ( uncertain)I’m afraid I won’t go to the cinema tonight. I’ll probably go tomorrow.

» plans, intentionsI’m going to become a famous pianist one day.

» quick, sudden ( on-the-spot) decisions for near futureCome and join us. I’ll get you a drink.

» predictions based on clear signs, evidenceWatch out! He’s going to cross the street.

» promises, offers, requestsI swear it won’t happen again.Will you marry me?» predictions that we can’t control (uncertain)She’ll be 15 years old next week.