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Remember?
Here’s a very simple explanation of when to use each tense:
🟢 Present Simple
When?
- For things you do every day
- For routines and habits
- For facts that are always true
Keywords: always, usually, often, every day, never
Examples:
- I go to school every day.
- She likes pizza.
- The sun rises in the morning.
🔵 Present Progressive (Present Continuous)
When?
- For actions happening right now
- For actions happening around this time
- For future plans (fixed arrangements)
Keywords: now, right now, at the moment, today
Examples:
- I am studying now.
- She is reading a book at the moment.
- We are meeting Tom tomorrow. (future plan)
🟡 Past Simple
When?
- For finished actions in the past
- When we say when something happened (yesterday, last week, in 2020)
Keywords: yesterday, last night, last week, ago, in 2003
Examples:
- I watched a movie yesterday.
- She went to Paris last year.
- They played football last weekend.
🧠 Easy way to remember
- 🟢 Present Simple = always / usually / every day
- 🔵 Present Progressive = now / right now / at the moment
- 🟡 Past Simple = yesterday / last week / ago
- 🔵 (also) Present Progressive = future plans (tomorrow, next week)
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present simple,
present progressive (continuous),
past simple:
Story #1:
Oum’s busy week
Oum usually __________ (wake up) at 7:00. She __________ (eat) breakfast with her sister every morning.
Today is different. Right now, she __________ (run) to the bus stop because she is late. Her friends __________ (wait) for her at school now.
Yesterday, Oum __________ (study) for a math test and __________ (watch) a movie in the evening. She __________ (go) to bed very late.
At the moment, her teacher __________ (talk) about animals, but Oum __________ (think) about the weekend.
This Saturday, Oum __________ (meet) her cousin in Salzburg. They __________ (travel) by train at 10:00 in the morning. Oum is very excited because they always __________ (have) fun together.
Last weekend, they __________ (play) volleyball, __________ (cook) pizza, and __________ (dance) at a party.
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Oum’s Busy Week
Oum usually wakes up at 7:00. She eats breakfast with her sister every morning.
Today is different. Right now, she is running to the bus stop because she is late. Her friends are waiting for her at school now.
Yesterday, Oum studied for a math test and watched a movie in the evening. She went to bed very late.
At the moment, her teacher is talking about animals, but Oum is thinking about the weekend.
This Saturday, Oum is meeting her cousin in Salzburg. They are traveling by train at 10:00 in the morning. Oum is very excited because they always have fun together.
Last weekend, they played volleyball, cooked pizza, and danced at a party.
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Story #2:
Salas in the city
Salas usually __________ (wake up) at 6:30. He __________ (eat) breakfast quickly and __________ (go) to school by bus.
Today is a busy day. Right now, he __________ (sit) in the classroom and he __________ (listen) to his teacher. His classmates __________ (write) a test at the moment.
Yesterday, Salas __________ (visit) his uncle in the city. They __________ (walk) in the park and __________ (eat) ice cream. Salas __________ (take) many photos.
At the moment, Salas’s mother __________ (cook) lunch, and his father __________ (work) at home. Salas __________ (think) about his homework.
Next Sunday, Salas __________ (meet) his best friend in the city center. They __________ (go) to the cinema at 5:00. Salas is excited because they always __________ (have) a great time together.
Last weekend, they __________ (play) football, __________ (watch) a match, and __________ (laugh) a lot.
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Salas in the city
Salas usually wakes up at 6:30. He eats breakfast quickly and goes to school by bus.
Today is a busy day. Right now, he is sitting in the classroom and he is listening to his teacher. His classmates are writing a test at the moment.
Yesterday, Salas visited his uncle in the city. They walked in the park and ate ice cream. Salas took many photos.
At the moment, Salas’s mother is cooking lunch, and his father is working at home. Salas is thinking about his homework.
Next Sunday, Salas is meeting his best friend in the city center. They are going to the cinema at 5:00. Salas is excited because they always have a great time together.
Last weekend, they played football, watched a match, and laughed a lot.
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Story #3:
Somalena at the hotel
Somalena usually __________ (wake up) at 6:00. She __________ (go) to work at a luxury hotel every morning.
Somalena __________ (work) as a manager in the spa. She __________ (help) guests and __________ (organize) the spa schedule.
Right now, she __________ (talk) to a guest at the reception. Her team __________ (clean) the spa rooms at the moment.
Yesterday, Somalena __________ (have) a very busy day. She __________ (meet) many guests and __________ (solve) problems in the spa. She __________ (finish) work late.
At the moment, the hotel __________ (be) very busy, and new guests __________ (arrive). Somalena __________ (check) the bookings.
Tomorrow, Somalena __________ (have) an important meeting with the hotel director. She __________ (prepare) new plans for the spa.
Last weekend, she __________ (work) on Saturday and Sunday. She __________ (feel) tired but happy because many guests __________ (enjoy) the spa.
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Somalena at the Hotel
Somalena usually wakes up at 6:00. She goes to work at a luxury hotel every morning.
Somalena works as a manager in the spa. She helps guests and organizes the spa schedule.
Right now, she is talking to a guest at the reception. Her team is cleaning the spa rooms at the moment.
Yesterday, Somalena had a very busy day. She met many guests and solved problems in the spa. She finished work late.
At the moment, the hotel is very busy, and new guests are arriving. Somalena is checking the bookings.
Tomorrow, Somalena is having an important meeting with the hotel director. She is preparing new plans for the spa.
Last weekend, she worked on Saturday and Sunday. She felt tired but happy because many guests enjoyed the spa.
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Story #4:
Rafi and his family
Rafi usually __________ (wake up) very early in the morning. He __________ (help) his family on the rice fields.
Rafi’s family __________ (work) together on a big rice farm. They __________ (plant) rice and __________ (take care) of the fields.
Right now, Rafi __________ (work) in the field. His father __________ (cut) grass, and his mother __________ (carry) water.
Yesterday, Rafi __________ (work) all day in the sun. He __________ (feel) tired, but he __________ (finish) a lot of work. His family __________ (eat) dinner together in the evening.
At the moment, the sun __________ (shine), and Rafi’s sister __________ (help) in the field too. Everyone __________ (be) busy.
Next week, Rafi __________ (help) to harvest the rice. His family __________ (plan) a big day for the harvest.
Last year, they __________ (have) a very good rice harvest. They __________ (sell) rice at the market and __________ (earn) some money.
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Rafi and his family
Rafi usually wakes up very early in the morning. He helps his family on the rice fields.
Rafi’s family works together on a big rice farm. They plant rice and take care of the fields.
Right now, Rafi is working in the field. His father is cutting grass, and his mother is carrying water.
Yesterday, Rafi worked all day in the sun. He felt tired, but he finished a lot of work. His family ate dinner together in the evening.
At the moment, the sun is shining, and Rafi’s sister is helping in the field too. Everyone is busy.
Next week, Rafi is going to help to harvest the rice. His family is planning a big day for the harvest.
Last year, they had a very good rice harvest. They sold rice at the market and earned some money.
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Story #5:
Mr. Vongg at school
Mr. Vongg usually __________ (wake up) at 6:00. He __________ (go) to school early every morning.
Mr. Karim __________ (work) as a teacher at a school. He __________ (teach) English to young students.
Right now, he __________ (stand) in front of the class and he __________ (explain) a grammar rule. The students __________ (listen) carefully and __________ (write) in their notebooks.
Yesterday, Mr. Karim __________ (give) a test. The students __________ (do) very well. He __________ (be) very happy.
At the moment, the school __________ (be) very quiet, and another class __________ (take) a test in the next room. Mr. Karim __________ (check) homework.
Tomorrow, Mr. Karim __________ (have) a meeting with other teachers. He __________ (prepare) new lessons.
Last week, he __________ (organize) a school activity. The students __________ (play) games and __________ (learn) new words.
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Mr. Vongg at school
Mr. Vongg usually wakes up at 6:00. He goes to school early every morning.
Mr. Vongg works as a teacher at a school. He teaches English to young students.
Right now, he is standing in front of the class and he is explaining a grammar rule. The students are listening carefully and are writing in their notebooks.
Yesterday, Mr. Vongg gave a test. The students did very well. He was very happy.
At the moment, the school is very quiet, and another class is taking a test in the next room. Mr. Vongg is checking homework.
Tomorrow, Mr. Vongg is having a meeting with other teachers. He is preparing new lessons.
Last week, he organized a school activity. The students played games and learned new words.
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