Present tenses

Tense Function Examples Key words

My sister goes to English classes once a week.

I don’t go to swimming classes on Saturday.
Routines
Does Emma work in an office? Yes, she does. // No, she doesn’t
What time do you get up? Frequency adverbs (always, never,
sometimes, etc.).
Present simple
Water freezes at 0°C. Frequency expressions (once a week,
every day, on Friday, etc.)
The Sun doesn’t revolt around the Earth.
Facts
Does the water boil at 100°C? Yes, it does. // No, it doesn’t.
What do crocodiles eat?

I am listening to music right now.

Harry is not working at the moment. Now
Present continuous Actions now Right now
Is Mike travelling to Australia now?
At the moment
What are you doing?

I’ve visited Europe.

Yet
I haven’t met your boyfriend yet.
Experiences (past action with Just
Present perfect
connection with the present) Have you ever eaten Chinese food? Already
Since / For
Where have you studied?

I have been studying English for 5 years.

Actions that started in the She hasn’t been doing well in school since October.
Present perfect
past but continue in the Since / For
continuous Have you been washing your hands?
present
What have you been doing?