các thì hiện tại

present habits

I go to school everyday

permanent situation (tình huống lâu dài)

does Dan work at the cinema ?

states

I like the new James Bond film

general truths

the sun rises in the East

Adverb like: always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never,..

these adverbs usually go before the verb, but after the verb be I often play football with my friends i am often late for my piano lessons

timetable

the train arrives in Tokyo at 6:30

actions happening now

I am studying Chinese

temporary situations

she is working at the museum until the end of the month

annoying habits

my brother is always borrowing my CDs without asking

to talk about temporary states which are true around the moment of speaking

I am reading an interesting book at the moment

situations that started in the past and are still true

Mrs Fiona has been the head teacher for 3 years

completed actions at a time in the past which is not mentioned

I have already read that book

completed actions where the important thing is the result now

They have all done their homework

talk about how much or how many

she has eaten 3 toasts this morning

show sth happened before now or is still important now

I have finished ! Can I go home now?

can be used to emphasize the amount of time that has passed

She has been working for hours

focus on the action itself

I have been watching the TV series you recommend

làm việc nhà xong trong một khoảng thời gian dài nên dẫn tới mệt mỏi

I have been doing my chores so I am exhausted

to talk about situations that aren't permanent

I have been getting up early ( I don't usually do it)