CBE 1.01 | Rain in England, sun in Italy - Catriona’s holiday and the present tenses

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Apr 20, 2021

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ANECDOTE

Italian Sun vs. Manchester Rain

Catriona, on holiday in Italy, contrasts the Amalfi Coast's sunny weather with Manchester's usual rain.
She enjoys outdoor activities like swimming, impossible back home due to the cold.

ADVICE

Present Continuous vs. Simple

Use present continuous (e.g., "We are staying") for current, temporary actions.
Use present simple (e.g., "We live") for general truths, habits, or routines.

INSIGHT

Forming Present Continuous

The present continuous is formed using the verb 'to be' + verb ending in '-ing'.
This '-ing' form is also known as a gerund (e.g., staying, doing, making).

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Welcome to our new series which will help you improve your English. Episode 1 of Coffee Break English is about holidays, and our correspondent Catriona is on holiday in Italy. She compares Italy with her home town of Manchester in the UK. Join Coffee Break English teachers Josie and Mark who will help you understand all the English in this episode.

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