Present Simple VS Continuous

Present Simple
VS
Present Continuous

Describe actions happening now
E.g. She is reading a newspaper downstairs.

Express general truths
E.g. It rarely rains in the desert.

Present simple Present Continuous

Express temporary states
E.g. She's working at the museum until the end of this month.

Indicate permanent states
E.g. I like the new James Bond film.

Present Simple Present Continuous

Express annoying habits
E.g. You are always forgetting to pay the bills!

Indicate present habits
E.g. The birds return to the island every morning.

Present Simple Present Continuous

Describe future arrangements
E.g. She's visiting the doctor on Sunday.

Express timetable events
E.g. The plane takes off at 6:30.

Present Simple Present Continuous