We arrive in Barcelona at four o’clock. We have dinner at the hotel. We take a plane to Madrid at two p.m. the following day.
What time do you finish your job tomorrow?
Jane’s team are playing an important match next week. (it is fixed date)
I am seeing them after the conference. (I have an appointment with them.)
Ok, now something about usage of Present Simple for future....
I start my new job on Monday.
We use Present Simple
- The present Simple is also used in secondary sentences introduced by if, when, as soon as, when in the main sentence there is a future with WILL!!!
I am giving them a set of cutlery as a weeding gift.
I am going toFra bibliotekspend a couple of days in New York.
I am going to give them a wedding present.
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What are you doing next summer?
I am meeting him at the airport tomorrow at nine o’clock.
I am leaving Tokyo tomorrow morning at six o’clock.
(I already have my plane ticket.)
A: What time Chaty is arriving tomorrow? B: Half past ten. I am meeting her at the station.
I am not working tomorrow. So, we can go out somewhere!
Ian isn’t playing football next Saturday. He’s hurt his leg.
What time are you arriving?
I am going to the cinema this evening.
What time does the train arrive?
The film begins at 8:15 this evening.
Something that we arranged at certain time!!!
We use Present Continuous
- When we have already decided and arranged to do something:
A :What are you doing on Saturday evening? (not – What do you do!) B: I am going to the theatre. (not – I go...)
Something that is part of timetable, programme, etc.!!!
Now, let’s us compare Present Continuous and Be + going to +
Verb!
I am spending a couple of days in New York. I have booked a room in a hotel on 46th Street.
What time does the film begin this evening?
Tomorrow is Sunday.
We use Present Simple
- to talk about people if their plans are fixed like a timetable (actions that are part of a timetable, for example a holiday)
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In detail!!!
something, but not something
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Present Continuous and Present Simple for
the future
We use Present Continuous
-To talk about future actions that are already foreseen or planned. In this case, we use an adverb or time expressions like tonight, tomorrow, next year / week / month, at five o’clock....
If his eyesight deteriorates, they will operate!
I will talk to him as soon as he arrives!
Now, let’s us compare Present Continuous and Present Simple!
Tina, are you ready yet? – Yes, I am coming!
We use Present Continuous
- For personal commitments that have previously planned, for which preparations have already been made. (for example, buying tickets, reserving seats, making appointments, etc.)
We use Present Simple
-To talk about timetables, progammes, etc. (for public transport, cinemas, etc.) My train leaves at 16:04. Will you take me to the station?
We use Present Continuous
- For action just before you begin to do it. This happens especially with verbs of movement: go, leave, arrive, come, etc.
I am tired. I am going to bed! Goodnight!