Present Simple (USE) - Uso correcto del presente simple

Ok, ya vimos la parte gramatica del presente simple pero eso es solo la sintaxis. Esto no nos sirve para usarlo en conversaciones. Veamos cuando y en que circunstancias se usa el presente simple.

Use of Present Simple (PS)

We use PS when we want to express our:
- Habits
- Routines
- Facts

WE DO NOT USE PRESENT TO EXPRESS AN ACTION THAT IS IN PROGRESS NOW

*Es un error muy comun usar PS para decir que se esta haciendo ahora. Esto es porque en Castellano si se puede.

When do we use Present Simple?

To describe repeated actions or habits :
I get up at seven every morning

To talk about things that are always or generally true :
The sun sets in the west

To describe a permanent situation or a condition with no definite start or finish but which is true now :
We live in London

With adverbs of frequency such as always, usually, …
She often studies in the library

With time expressions such as every day/ week/ year, in the morning/ afternoon/ evening and at night:
I go to the gym once a week

To express future meaning with actions and events that are part of a fixed timetable:
The train leaves at 8’30

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Tipicos Errores en Presente simple:

Algunos se enamoran de el verbo To Be y no lo sueltan. RECUERDEN QUE EL VERBO TO BE ES UN VERBO EN INGLES.

Es decir, si quieres decir => Yo vivo en Madrid no se dice I'm live in Madrid. Se dice I live in Madrid.

Recuerden S + V + C

Solo un verbo por vez

Maria is plays with his brother (X)

Maria es juega??????

Maria es o juega .... Depende del contexto

NO SE ENAMOREN DEL TO BE!!!!!

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