Present simple

We use the present simple for something scheduled.

• a schedule.
• a calendar.
• a timetable.

Flight schedule

The flight to Dublin leaves at 11:35am.

Calendar

The meeting is on Tuesday.

More examples

The movie starts at 7:00pm.

The shop opens at 10:00am.

What’s the correct answer?

• The meeting starts at 7:00am.
• The concert begins at 8:00pm and ends at 10:00pm.

It’s your turn!

Use the present simple to talk about your schedule activities for the future.

• The voice chat starts at 5:00pm.
• My birthday is on Friday.
• Goodfellas starts at 5:45pm.
• My vacation begins on April 3.
• My swimming class begins at 5:45am and ends at 7:20am.