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

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) *Download the PDF list of Stative verbs for free @ https://padlet.com/davepreston/the-padlet-6tkq176t30g48f7a Would you like to work with us!Rebecca: https://rebeccadeacon.comBirgit: https://birgitkasimirski.de/Dave: What about improving your communication skills in 2025? Check out my Short & Sweet 4-hr webinars: @ https://businessenglishacademy.de/company-short-sweet-soft-skill-webinars/ 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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Ready to take your English to the next level? Meet the Three English Experts – Birgit Kasimirski, Rebecca Deacon and David Preston – with over 60 years of combined experience in teaching business English. Whether you’ve struggled or succeeded in your language learning journey, we’re here to inspire, motivate, and guide you with practical tips that work. Native British coaches Rebecca and Dave, alongside Birgit, a native German business English coach, bring you authentic advice on how to tackle real-world language challenges.  And why are we so good at helping English language learners? Because we’re not just teachers, we’re language learners too! Rebecca has learnt German, Spanish, Japanese, and Swahili, Birgit speaks English, Spanish, and Dutch, and Dave speaks German and is starting his Spanish journey. We know how it feels to learn a language firsthand! Want to switch between languages effortlessly or handle conversations in any setting? We’ve got you covered. We teach languages daily and know what works. Discover where to focus your energy, what to avoid, and how to fast-track your progress. Our unique combination – two Brits + a German – will help you unlock tricky English challenges with ease. Looking for a fresh approach? Tune in for proven, practical strategies to finally make your English learning stick! Practical, proven, authentic and fun. Your Three English Experts Birgit, Rebecca and Dave. Want to meet us live? Join us for our 2-day workshop in Cologne in September! 2 full days of English training to boost mindset & motivation, grammar accuracy and communication skills: https://www.threeenglishexpertsworkshop.com/