Present Simple

To talk about actions we see as long term or permanent

1. Regular actions or events

• Do you usually have bread and eggs for breakfast?
• She doesn't come here very often.
• They drive to the office every day.

2. Facts

• What does this expression mean?
• Water freezes at 0° C or 32° F.
• We have two children.

3. Future facts, usually found in a timetable or a chart

• Christmas Day falls on a Monday this year.
• The plane leaves at 5.00 tomorrow morning.
• Does the class begin at 10 or 11 this week?

4. Thoughts and feelings at the time of speaking

• Do you understand what I am trying to say?
• He doesn't want you to do it.
• I think you are right.