• How to use Present Simple and Present Continuous correctly - Deep Dive

  • Feb 9 2025
  • Length: 15 mins
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How to use Present Simple and Present Continuous correctly - Deep Dive

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  • Struggling with when to use present simple vs. present continuous? In this episode, we break down the key differences, common mistakes, and even share funny personal confessions to help you remember! Tune in for expert tips and a grammar “Golden Nugget” often forgotten about!

    • Introduction (0:00 - 0:21)
    • Introduction to Present Simple vs. Present Continuous (0:24 - 3:09)
    • Permanent vs. temporary actions (3:09 - 5:20)
    • German learners' overuse of the continuous form (5:21 - 7:01)
    • Present Continuous for future arrangements (7:01 - 8:38)
    • Stative verbs* and exceptions (8:39 - 10:15)
    • Golden Nugget. Expressing annoyance with Present Continuous (10:16 - 12:42)
    • Closing and teaser for next episode (12:56 - 14:36)

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    Kämpfen Sie mit der Frage, wann Sie das Present Simple und wann das Present Continuous verwenden sollen? In dieser Folge erläutern wir die wichtigsten Unterschiede, häufige Fehler und teilen sogar lustige persönliche Geständnisse, damit du dich besser erinnern kannst! Schalten Sie ein für Expertentipps und einen „Golden Nugget“ der Grammatik, der oft vergessen wird!

    • Einführung (0:00 - 0:21)
    • Einführung in Present Simple vs. Present Continuous (0:24 - 3:09)
    • Permanente vs. temporäre Handlungen (3:09 - 5:20)
    • Der übermäßige Gebrauch der kontinuierlichen Form durch deutsche Lerner (5:21 - 7:01)
    • Present Continuous für zukünftige Vereinbarungen (7:01 - 8:38)
    • Stative Verben und Ausnahmen (8:39 - 10:15)
    • Golden Nugget. Verärgerung mit Present Continuous ausdrücken (10:16 - 12:42)
    • Abschluss und Teaser für die nächste Folge (12:56 - 14:36)
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