Abdeslam Arkoub

To describe present truths

The present simple is used to describe something which is currently true (something that is true at the present time).

The present simple is used with almost 100% certainty in virtually any conversation where one is describing another person, place or thing. This becomes especially evident when one is describing a friend to another person who has not met them. Or, for example, in describing a country someone is about to visit. Someone describing (Ireland to a friend who has never been there would most definitely employ the present simple Ireland is a beautiful country, The fields are incredibly green, The Irish play lots of music, etc.).

Examples

I study physics at the University of Kentucky.

My sister works in Edinburgh.

My friend is a teacher.

Anthony plays football for a club.

Of course, one must be careful to use the correct verb conjugations. We will touch more on this when we discuss the present simple’s structure and formation.

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