Use of Simple Present

Simple Present is used for actions and situations in the present.

• Facts and situations in the present

  Expresses a fact or given situation.

  Examples:

  Our secretary works very hard.
  I do not agree with you.

• Actions in the present

  Actions that take place never, once, several times or regualary. (see also: signal words)

  Beispiele:

  Mister Brown never attends a meeting. He always sends me.

• Actions set by a timetable or schedule

  Actions in the future that we cannot influence, as their course is set by a timetable or schedule.

  Examples:

  The train leaves at 6:24.
  The conference starts at 9:30.

Signal Words of Simple Present

always, every …, never, normally, often, seldom, sometimes, usually If Clause Type I (If I talk, …)