Present Simple and Present Continuous Tenses - 5 Levels of Difficulty

Hi, I’m Liam.

嗨，我是Liam。

Welcome to Oxford Online English!

歡迎來到Oxford Online English!

In this lesson, you can learn about using the present simple and present continuous

在本節課裡，您可以學習現在簡單式 和現在進行式

verb forms.

的動詞時態。

You’ll see many different ways to use these verb tenses, from basic meanings to more advanced

您會看到用這些動詞時態的不同方式， 從基本含義到更多的

uses.

高階用法。

A question for you: do you want to watch this video with subtitles?

有一個問題：您想看這部影片的字幕嗎？

You can – it’s easy!

您可以看 — 很簡單！

Turn them on now by clicking the ‘CC’ icon in the bottom right.

現在，點擊播放軟體底部右側的 “CC”圖示，打開他們。

Or, on your phone, use the settings icon at the top of the video player.

或者，在您的智慧手機上，用影片播放軟體頂部的 設定圖示來打開他們。

Here’s how this lesson works.

以下是本節課的內容。

There are five levels.

有五個級別。

Each level is more difficult than the previous one.

每一個級別都要比上一個更難。

Level one is beginner.

第一個級別是初階。

Levels two to four are intermediate.

第二個級別到第四個級別是中階。

Level five is high intermediate to advanced.

第五個級別是中高階到高階。

If you’re not a beginner, start at level two!

如果您不是一個初學者，從第二個級別開始！

At each level, you can see what you need to focus on if you have difficulties.

在每一個級別，您可以了解到在遇到難度時， 您需要專注什麼東西。

Ready?

準備好了嗎？

Let’s start!

我們開始吧！

You’ll see five sentences which use the present simple or present continuous.

您會看到五個現在簡單式 或現在進行式時態的例句。

You need to complete each sentence with one word.

您要加一個單字來完成每一個例句

The verb you need to use is given at the end of the sentence.

您要用的動詞在句末已經給出了。

Here are your sentences.

看這些例句。

Pause the video and think about your answers.

暫停影片，考慮您的答案。

Ready?

可以了嗎？

Let’s look.

我們來看看。

What do you need to know here?

這裡，您需要知道什麼？

You need to know how to form the present simple and present continuous.

您要知道怎樣造現在簡單式和現在進行式句。

For example, you need to know rules like: add ‘s’ to the verb in the present simple

例如，您需要知道規則： 像是在現在簡單式裡，在“he”、“she”

after ‘he’, ‘she’ or ‘it’.

或"it"後面，給動詞加“S”。

You need to know that you make the present continuous with the verb ‘be’ plus an

您需要知道用動詞“be”加 一個ING

-ing verb.

來造現在進行式句。

You should also know how to make negatives and questions with these two tenses.

您也必須知道怎樣造這兩種時態 的否定句和疑問句。

Easy?

容易嗎？

Maybe, but even advanced English learners sometimes make mistakes with these points.

也許，但是更高階的英文學習者 也會在這幾點上犯錯。

Practise them carefully so you don’t form bad habits!

小心練習，這樣不會養成壞習慣！

In this section, you need to choose the correct form in each sentence.

在這個單元，在每一個句子裡， 您要選擇正確的形式。

Look at your questions.

看下您的問題。

Pause the video and find your answers.

暫停影片，找到您的答案。

Did you do it?

您做好了嗎？

Let’s check.

我們檢查一下。

Here, you need to think about the meaning of these two verb forms.

這，您需要考慮這兩種動詞形式的意思。

Use the present simple for habits or things you do regularly, like in sentence one.

現在簡單式慣用於描述您的習慣 或經常做的事情，像是例句一。

Use the present continuous for things which are happening right now, like in sentence

現在進行式慣用於描述那些現在 正在發生的事情，

two.

像是例句二。

You also use the present continuous for things which are unfinished, like in sentence three.

您也用現在進行式來描述那些沒有 完成的事情，像是例句三。

For facts and things which are generally true, use the present simple, like in sentence four.

事實和通常是真的事情， 用現在簡單式，像是例句四。

If you’re describing a photo or a picture, and want to say what’s happening, use the

如果您在描述一張照片或一個畫面， 想說發生了什麼事，用

present continuous, like in sentence five.

現在進行式，像是例句五。

If you understand these ideas, you’ll be able to use the present simple and the present

如果您理解了這些， 您就能在日常用語裡用上

continuous in many everyday sentences.

現在簡單式和現在進行式。

However, there are many more things you need to know to use these verb forms well.

然而，要用好這些動詞形式， 您需要知道很多事情。

Here, we have a different challenge for you.

這，您有一個不同的挑戰。

Some of these sentences are correct; some are incorrect.

這些例句，有一些是正確的， 有一些是錯的。

Your job is to find the correct sentences, and correct the mistakes in the others.

您的工作就是找出正確的句子， 修正其他句子裡的錯誤。

Pause the video and do it now.

暫停影片，現在開始做。

What do you think?

您覺得怎樣？

How many correct sentences do you think there are?

您認為多少句是正確的？

Could you correct the mistakes in the others?

您有修正其他句子裡的錯誤嗎？

Let’s look together.

我們來看看。

Sentences two and five are correct; the others all have mistakes.

例句二和例句五是正確的； 其他的有錯誤。

Now, you can see the mistakes, and the corrections.

現在，您可以看下錯誤和修正。

Can you explain the problems with sentences one, three and four?

您能解釋例句一、三、四的問題嗎？

Why are they wrong?

為什麼他們是錯的？

Verbs of sensing, like ‘smell’, ‘see’ or ‘hear’ are not generally used in the

感官動詞，像是“smell”、“see”或“hear”不常用在

present continuous.

現在進行式。

In sentence one, even though you’re talking about something which is just true now, you

在例句一，即使您現在正在談論 某事是真實的，您要用現在簡單式

use the present simple because you’re using a verb of sensing – ‘smell’.

因為您正在用一個感官動詞 — “smell”。

Sentence two is correct.

例句二是正確的。

Use the present continuous to talk about arrangements in the future.

用現在進行式來談論未來的安排。

This is common for talking about social plans.

這是談論社會規劃慣用的。

You can also use the present simple to talk about the future, like in sentence three.

您也能用現在簡單式來談論未來， 像是例句三。

Do you know why you use the present simple here?

您知道為什麼在這用現在簡單式？

Use the present simple to talk about future events which follow a timetable.

用現在簡單式來談論 一個有時刻表的未來事件。

This includes things like trains, planes, meetings, appointments and lessons.

這包括像是火車、飛機、會議、 預約和課程等。

Verbs of thinking or speaking, like ‘promise’, aren’t generally used in the present continuous.

思想動詞和言語動詞，像是“promise”， 並不常用在現在進行式。

Can you think of other verbs like this?

您能想想類似的其他動詞嗎？

There are many, but ‘know’, ‘realise’, ‘remember’, ‘admit’ and ‘state’

有很多，但是“know”、“realise”、 “remember”、“admit”和“state”

are almost always used in the present simple, even if you’re talking about something which

幾乎總是用現在簡單式， 甚至是您在談論某事現在

is happening now.

正在發生時。

In general, you can divide verbs into two types: *action* verbs and *state* verbs.

通常來說，您可以把動詞分為兩種類型： *動作*動詞和 *狀態*動詞。

Action verbs, like ‘run’, ‘do’ or ‘cook’, can be either simple or continuous.

動作動詞，像是“run”、“do”或“cook”，可以是簡單式或進行式。

State verbs, like ‘be’, ‘know’ or ‘love’, cannot normally be used in the

狀態動詞，像是“be”、“know”或“love”， 通常不能用在

present continuous.

現在進行式。

There are exceptions to this, but it’s a useful general rule to remember.

這點有一些例外，但是這是 有助記憶的一般規則。

Finally, in sentence five, can you explain why you need to use the present continuous?

最後，在例句五，您能解釋 為什麼您要用現在進行式嗎？

Use the present continuous to describe changing situations, or to talk about trends.

用現在進行式來描述 改變環境、或談論趨勢。

This is useful if you need to talk about statistics; for example ‘sales are falling by an average

如果您要談論統計，這也用得上； 例如“sales are falling by an average

of 2% annually.’

of 2% annually.”

There’s a lot of information in this video.

在這個影片里有大量的信息。

Remember that you can always review a section if you need to!

記住如果有需要，您都可以複習一下！

Or, take a break and come back later.

或者，休息一下，稍候回來。

Now, let’s move on to level four.

現在，我們進入第四個級別。

Level four is a little different again.

第四個級別又有一點不同。

Look at your sentences.

看看您的句子。

This time, you have two jobs.

這次，您有兩件事要做。

First, are both forms possible?

首先，兩種形式可能嗎？

In some sentences, you can use either the present simple or the continuous.

在某些句子裡，現在簡單式或 現在進行式兩種您都能用。

In at least one sentence, you can’t use both.

在最後一個句子，您不能使用兩種形式。

Where can you – or can’t you – use both forms?

在什麼地方您可以 – 或不可以 –用兩種形式？

Secondly, where you *can* use both forms, is there a difference in meaning?

其次，在什麼地方您 *能*用兩種形式， 在意思上有什麼區別嗎？

If so, can you explain it?

如果這樣，您怎樣解釋？

Pause the video and think about these questions now.

現在暫停影片，並考慮這些問題。

Take your time!

慢慢來！

Ready?

可以了嗎？

Let’s check.

我們檢查一下。

In sentence one, both forms are possible.

在句一，用兩種形式是可能的。

Using the present simple suggests that this is a permanent situation.

用現在簡單式意味著 這是一個長期狀態。

She works there because this is her long-term job, and she’ll probably continue to work

她在那做是因為這是一份 長期工作，她可能會繼續

there.

在那裡做。

Using the present continuous suggests that this is something temporary.

用現在進行式意味著 這是臨時的事情。

She’s working there for a short time, and she’ll probably be working somewhere else

這是短工， 她不久可能會在

soon.

某個地方工作。

In sentence two, both forms are also possible.

在句二，用兩種形式是可能的。

Using the present continuous expresses that you find this habit annoying or strange.

用現在進行式表達了您發現 這種習慣令人討厭或奇怪。

You can do this with adverbs like ‘always’ or ‘constantly’.

您可以搭配像是“always”或 “constantly”的副詞。

The adverb is necessary!

副詞是必須的。

You can *only* use the present continuous to talk about a habit if you use an adverb,

如果您用一個副詞，您*僅僅*能用 現在進行式來談論一個習慣。

like ‘always’.

像是“always”。

Using the present simple here is neutral.

在這用現在簡單式是中性的。

It doesn’t add any extra meaning.

沒有添加任何額外的意思。

It just expresses that he has this habit.

僅表達他有這個習慣。

In sentence three, using the continuous expresses that you’re just starting to understand

在句三，用現在進行式來表達 您剛開始去理解

this idea.

這個想法。

In level three, you saw that verbs of thinking, like ‘realise’, aren’t generally used

在第三個級別，您看到了思想動詞， 像是“realise”，不常用

in the present continuous.

在現在進行式。

That’s true, but there’s an important exception.

就是這樣，但這是一個重要的例外。

Use the present continuous to express feelings which you are just starting to be aware of.

用現在進行式來表達 您剛剛開始意識到的感覺。

When a feeling is coming to you, and you’re still processing your thoughts, you can use

當您感覺到什麼， 您仍然沉浸在您的想法裡，您可以用

the present continuous to talk about it.

現在進行式來討論它。

Here, it means that you’ve just started to understand that he’s been lying to you,

這裡，意思是您剛開始 明白他騙了您。

or you’ve recently found out that he’s dishonest.

或者您最近發現他不誠實。

You’re still processing those thoughts.

您仍然沉浸在那些想法裡。

Using the present simple suggests that this is not a new feeling.

用現在簡單式意味著 這不是一個新感覺。

It suggests that you understood that you were wrong to trust him some time ago.

而是意味著您明白 您前一段時間誤信了他。

Sentence four is similar to sentence one.

句四和句一相似。

Both forms are possible; using the present simple suggests that this is a more permanent

兩種形式是可能的；用現在簡單式 意味著這是一個長久的事，

situation, while using the present continuous suggests something more temporary.

如果用現在進行式意味著 某些事是暫時的。

For example, if they’ve only just started playing tennis, and they’re both really

例如，如果他們才剛開始打網球， 他們兩個真的是

lazy and you’re sure they’ll give up soon, then you’d probably use the continuous here.

很懶，您確定他們會很快放棄， 那麼在這裡您可能用現在進行式。

But, if they’ve been playing tennis on Fridays for years, and you know they’re both really

但是，如果他們幾年來都在週五打網球， 那您知道他們兩個真的

enthusiastic about it and are likely to continue for a long time, then you’d use the present

很熱衷這個，像是要長期 持續的樣子，然後您用

simple.

現在簡單式。

Sentence five is different.

句五是不同的。

Why?

為什麼？

Because there isn’t a difference in meaning.

因為有不同的意思。

There’s another point: while it’s possible to say ‘My English gets better year after

此外：當有可能說 “My English gets better year after

year,’ using the continuous sounds better.

year,”時，用進行式更好。

You’re talking about a changing situation – like you saw in level three – and it’s

您在談論一個正在改變的環境 – 像是您在第三個級別看到的 – 在

more common to use the continuous in this case.

這個事例中更常用的是進行式。

Up to now, you’ve seen many different ways to use the present simple and continuous.

到目前為止，您看到很多用現在簡單式和 現在進行式的不同方式。

Are you ready for the hardest challenge?

您準備好更難的挑戰了嗎？

Here are your sentences.

這是您的句子。

Your task is simple: put the verbs into either the present simple or the present continuous.

您的任務很簡單：填入動詞， 無論是現在簡單式或現在進行式。

You know what to do!

您知道要做什麼了！

Pause the video and find your answers.

暫停影片，找出您的答案。

Ready?

可以了嗎？

Let’s see how you did.

我們看看您怎樣做。

Did you get them all right?

您已經理解他們了，對嗎？

If so, great job!

如果是這樣，那太棒了。

If not, don’t worry.

如果還沒有，不用擔心。

These sentences test some more difficult and specialised uses of the present simple and

這些句子是測試現在簡單式和 現在進行式裡一些更難的和

continuous.

特別的用法。

In sentence one, do you know why you use the present simple?

在句一，您知道為什麼您要 用現在簡單式嗎？

A question: what is this sentence?

有一個問題：這個句子是什麼狀況？

Who’s saying it?

誰在說？

This sentence sounds like live commentary on a football match.

這句看上去像是一場足球比賽 的直播評論。

When commenting on live events, it’s common to use the present simple, even for things

當評論直播事件時，常用現在簡單式， 即使是那些

which are happening right now, when you would usually expect to hear the continuous.

現在正在發生的事情，而您通常 會期望聽到的是進行式。

In sentence two, did you think it might be correct to use the continuous?

在句二，您可能認為用進行式 是正確的。

The first part of the sentence – ‘he never listens’ – sounds like an annoying habit.

在句二的第一部分 – “他從來不聽” – 看上去像是一個令人討厭的習慣。

You saw in level four that you can use the continuous to talk about strange or annoying

您在第四個級別裡看到您可以用 進行式來談論奇怪或

habits.

令人討厭的習慣。

But, you can’t use it here.

但是，您不能在這裡用。

Why not?

為什麼不？

It’s because you can only use the present continuous in this way with specific adverbs

那是因為您只能以搭配特定副詞 的方式來用現在進行式

– ‘always’ is the most common – and you can’t do this with ‘never’.

– “always”是最常用的 – 您不能用"never"這樣做。

In sentence three, you can use present tenses to tell a story, especially in informal conversation.

在句三，您可以用現在時態來講一個故事， 特別是在一個非正式的對話裡。

In most cases, you’d use past tenses to tell a story, but you can also move the past

在最多的事例裡，您用過去時態來 講一個故事，但是您也能從過去

tenses into the present: past continuous becomes present continuous, past simple becomes present

時態移到現在時態：過去進行式變成 現在進行式，過去簡單式變成

simple, and so on.

現在簡單式，類似這樣。

This can make your story sound more vivid, as if it’s taking place now.

當如果是在現在發生的話， 您的故事聽上去會更生動。

For sentence four, where do you think this sentence comes from?

那句四呢，您認為是來自哪裡？

Notice the capital letters, and the fact that it doesn’t have a full stop at the end.

注意大寫字體，以及一個在末尾 沒有完全結束的事實。

It’s a newspaper headline.

那是一個新聞標題。

Headlines are written in a specific style, and often use the present simple to talk about

標題是用特定格式寫的， 常用現在簡單式來談論

events in the recent past.

剛剛發生的事情。

What about sentence five?

那句五呢？

Can you explain what’s going on here?

您可以解釋一下這發生了什麼事嗎？

The key here is that ‘see’ has different meanings.

這的關鍵是“see”有不同的意思。

The first ‘see’ means ‘understand’.

第一個“see“意思是”understand“。

This is a state verb, so it can’t be continuous.

這是一個狀態動詞，所以不能是進行式。

The second ‘see’ means ‘meet’ or ‘have a relationship with’.

第二個”see“意思是”meet“或 ”have a relationship with“。

It’s an action verb, so it can be continuous.

那是一個動作動詞，所以可以是進行式。

There are other verbs like this, where there are multiple meanings, some of which are actions,

有像這樣的其他動詞，有多重含義， 有一些是動作，

and some of which are states.

有一些是狀態。

Other common verbs like this are ‘have’, ‘think’, ‘expect’ or ‘look’.

其他常用的像這樣的動詞有“have”、 “think”、“expect”或“look”。

How did you do on this lesson?

您認為這節課怎樣？

Which points did you find most difficult or confusing?

哪幾點您覺得最困難或混淆了？

Let us know how you did in the comments, and what was most difficult for you!

請在留言板裡寫一下您覺得這節課怎樣， 對您來說，什麼是最困難的！

Thanks for watching!

感謝觀看！

See you next time!

下次見！