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We're needing a new car

Incorrect: need! (state verbs)

I'm travelling tomorrow. I have a meeting in Brussels

Correct! Use present continuous for arrangements

My train leaves at 6 am

Correct! Use present simple for timetables

My friend and me are watching GOT

Incorrect! They are subject pronouns: My friend and I

She sais her name

Incorrect! Spelling: says

What kind of things does he usually use his phone for? He use it to listen to music

Incorrect! Remember he/she/it + v-s!!

I hated veggies when I was a kid but now I like them

Correct!!

Verb "to have" is a state verb and cannot be used in progressive form.

Incorrect! Do you have a coin?/ I'm having a shower now

They go never to the park

Incorrect! Check position of frequency adverbs!!

They are always late

Correct!

Remember is a state verb

Correct! State verbs are normally used in the present simple.

I go to the gym usually every morning

Incorrect! Check the position of frequency adverbs!