🤓🌟➡️Present simple, present progressive, past simple – when to use which tense? (A1, beginner) ⬅️🤓🌟

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# Present progressive/continuous
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Yesterday (Past Simple – Signalwörter: yesterday, last night, ago)

  • Yesterday, Anna woke up at 7 am.
  • She ate breakfast at 8am yesterday.
  • She walked to school last Friday.
  • She played football with her friends two weeks ago.
  • Last night, she watched a movie.

Now / Today (Present Progressive – Signalwörter: now, at the moment, today, currently)

  • Now, Anna is sitting in her room.
  • She is reading a book.
  • Her brother is playing outside.
  • She is learning English at the moment.

Tomorrow / Next Week (Present Progressive for future with a plan – Signalwörter: tomorrow, next week, on Monday)

  • Tomorrow, Anna is visiting her grandmother.
  • She is going to the park with her friends in two hours.
  • This coming Monday, she is meeting her teacher.

Everyday / Regular actions (Present Simple – Signalwörter: every day, usually, always, often, never, on Mondays)

  • Anna wakes up at 7 am every day.
  • She goes to school from Monday to Friday.
  • She always eats breakfast before school.
  • She usually plays football after school.

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# Present Simple (everyday habits / routines)
Anna wakes up at 7 am every day. She goes to school from Monday to Friday. She always eats breakfast before class.

# Past Simple (yesterday / last night)
Yesterday, Anna woke up at 8 am. She ate toast for breakfast. She went to the park with her friends. Last night, she watched a movie.

# Present Progressive now (at the moment / today)
Now, Anna is sitting at her desk. She is doing her homework. Her dog is sleeping on the floor. Today, she is learning new English words.

# Present Progressive for future (tomorrow / next week / this coming Monday)
Tomorrow, Anna is visiting her grandmother. Next week, she is starting a new English course. This coming Monday, she is meeting her friends at the park.


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# Present Simple (everyday habits / routines)
Tom wakes up at 6:30 every day. He drinks coffee and reads the news. He goes to work by bus.

# Past Simple (yesterday / last night)
Yesterday, Tom woke up late. He missed the bus and walked to work. After work, he cooked dinner and watched a football match on TV.

# Present Progressive now (at the moment / today)
Now, Tom is sitting in the living room. He is writing an email to his friend. His cat is playing with a ball of yarn. Today, he is practicing his English.

# Present Progressive for future (tomorrow / next week / this coming Monday)
Tomorrow, Tom is meeting his colleague for lunch. Next week, he is going on a short trip to the mountains. This coming Monday, he is starting a new project at work.

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Complete:

Sam usually _________ (wake up) at 7 o’clock. He _________ (eat) bread and _________ (drink) milk. He _________ (go) to school every day.

Yesterday, Sam _________ (play) football with his friends. Then he _________ (watch) a cartoon and _________ (eat) pizza for dinner.

Now, Sam _________ (sit) at his desk. He_________ (do) his homework. His cat _________ (sleep) on the bed.

Tomorrow, Sam _________ (go) to the park. He _________ (meet) his friend Mia. They _________ (go) to play games together.

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Correct version:

Sam usually wakes up at 7 o’clock. He eats bread and drinks milk. He goes to school every day.

Yesterday, Sam played football with his friends. He watched a cartoon and ate pizza for dinner.

Now, Sam is sitting at his desk. He is doing his homework. His cat is sleeping on the bed.

Tomorrow, Sam is going to the park. He is meeting his friend Mia. They are going to play games together.

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Emma often __________ (wake) up at 6:30. She __________ (brush) her teeth and __________ (drink) water. She usually __________ (eat) eggs for breakfast.

Yesterday, Emma __________ (go) to the market. She __________ (buy) apples and bread. She __________ (meet) her friend Lily and they __________ (talk) for a while.

Now, Emma __________ (clean) her room. She__________ (listen) to music. Her dog __________ (run) around the garden.

Tomorrow, Emma __________ (visit) her aunt. She__________ (take) some flowers for her. They __________ (have) lunch together.


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Correct version:

Emma often wakes up at 6:30. She brushes her teeth and drinks water. She usually eats eggs for breakfast.

Yesterday, Emma went to the market. She bought apples and bread. She met her friend Lily and they talked for a while.

Now, Emma is cleaning her room. She is listening to music. Her dog is running around the garden.

Tomorrow, Emma is visiting her aunt. She is taking some flowers for her. They are having lunch together.


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Mia usually __________ (wake up) at 8 o’clock. She __________ (drink) milk and eats bread. She usually __________ (go) to the park in the afternoon.

Yesterday, Mia __________ (walk) to the shop. She __________ (buy) apples and bread. She __________ (meet)her friend Tom and they __________ (talk) for a while.

Now, Mia __________ (sit) at her desk. She __________ (write) a letter. Her cat __________ (sleep) on the sofa.

Tomorrow, Mia __________ (visit) her grandmother. She __________ (take) some flowers. They __________ (have) lunch together.

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Correct version:

Mia wakes up at 8 o’clock every day. She drinks milk and eats bread. She usually goes to the park in the afternoon.

Yesterday, Mia walked to the shop. She bought apples and bread. She met her friend Tom and they talked for a while.

Now, Mia is sitting at her desk. She is writing a letter. Her cat is sleeping on the sofa.

Tomorrow, Mia is visiting her grandmother. She is taking some flowers. They are going to have lunch together.

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