Present Simple, permanent situation or states, repeated/habitual actions, permanent truths or laws of nature, timetables/programmes (future meaning), reviews/sports commentaries/ dramatic narratives, Angelina Jolie acts brilliantly in this film., Present Continuous, temporary situations, actions happening at or around the moment of speaking, repeated ctions with 'always' expressing annoyance or criticism, fixed arrangements in the near future, changing or developing situations, His English is getting better and better., Present Perfect Simple, recently completed actions, actions that happened at an unstated time in the past and are connected with the present, personal experiences/ change that has happened over a period of time, emphasis on number, I've lost weight., She's written 3 essays since this morning., Present Perfect Continuous, actions started in the past and continuing up to the present, past actions of certain duration having visible results or effects in the present, actions expressing anger, irritation, annoyance,  explanation or criticism, emphasis on duration (usually with for/since /how long), They have been speaking in the office for the last hour., Who has been using my hairbrush?.

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