Present simple vs Present Continuos

Present simple vs Present Continuos

1. the present simple is used for repeated actions. (habits, routines).

   • Example: The birds return to the island every morning.

2. The present continuous is used for something that happens at the moment of speaking. the action is not over yet.

   • Example: She is reading a newspaper upstairs.

3. The present simple is used to describe a permanent situation.

   • Example: I like the new James Bond film

4. The present continuous describes a temporary situation.

   • Example: She’s working at the museum until the end of this month.

5. We use the present simple to say that something is true or false in general.

   • Example: it rarely rains in the desert.

6. We use the present continuous to talk about changes, news and trends.

   • Example: The earth is changing due to global warming.

7. The present simple is normally used to talk about thoughts, feelings and states.

   • Example: I don´t believe! is that really true?

8. the present continuous is normally used for actions and events. not normally used for states.

9. In the present simple the "always" means "every time"

   • Example: We always play video games after lunch.

10. In the present continuous "always" means "too often"

    • Example: They are always playing video games!

11. In narration and comments the present simple is used to describe the main events.

    • Example: Baptista passes to cohen who shoots just over the bar.

12. The present continuous is used for background events.

    • Example: The blues are attacking much more in this half

13. In future meanings, the present simple is used when speaking of an official agreement, such as a schedule or program.

    • Example: The plane to London takes off at 6:30 a.m.

14. In the present continuous future meanings are used to say what we have already arranged to do.

    • Example: We’re leaving at 3 this afternoon.

15. We can also use the simple present for facts.

    • Example: Tomorrow is tuesday