Video: 3 Surprising Patterns with the present tense.
Available on JenniferESL’s YouTube Channel
In this 8-minute lesson, Jennifer explores three unexpected ways the present tense is used in English:
Simple Present for Future Scheduled Events
– Example: “My flight leaves at 6 p.m.”
Present Progressive for Habits or Frequent Actions
– Example: “She’s always losing her keys.”
Simple Present for Narratives, Plots, and Jokes
– Example: “So the lawyer says…”