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Old 29-Nov-2004, 09:46
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hi/ i'm a student.i have learnt english since 1998. but I don't know what different between using present for future and simple future
can you tell me now/
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Old 29-Nov-2004, 11:06
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The present simple is for for timetabled future events, and should have a time reference:
My plane leaves at three o'clock tomorrow.
The present progressive is used for arrangements:

We're having a party next week.
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