Present Simple vs Present Continuous

Present Simple vs Present Continuous

By Miss Amira

The Present Simple

​We use the present simple to:

• ​Talk about routines e.g. 'I wake up at eight every morning'.

• Describe things that are repeated or permanent e.g. 'I live with my parents'.

​The Present Continous

​We use the present continuous to:

• Talk about things that are happening now or around now e.g. 'I am studying Spanish'.

• To talk about plans and future arrangements e.g. 'I am going to the cinema tonight'.