Present simple vs Present continuous

Present simple vs Present continuous

1. I speak English

   • Present simple tense
     • For fact or things that are always true or generally true.
       • For example
         • It rains a lot in winter
         • A dog has four legs
     • For regular habits or repeat actions
       • For example
         • I brush my teeth three times a day
         • She walks to school every day
     • Common times expressions used with the present simple tense are:
       • Always
       • Sometimes
       • In the morning
       • Often
       • Never
       • Generally
       • Every day
       • Every week
       • Every year
       • Once a day
       • Twice a week
       • Three times a month
       • In the afternoon
       • At night
       • On Monday
       • On friday

2. I am speaking English

   • Present continuous
     • For an action happening right now at the moment of speaking
       • For example
         • Lía is washing her hair
         • You are watching a video
     • To talk about something that is happening Around the time of speaking but not necessarily at this exact moment.
       • For example
         • I'm reading a great book
           • It doesn't necessarily mean that I am reading a book right at this moment.
             • It refers to this moment of my life.
         • Marlon is learning Italian
     • Common time expressions used with the present continuous tense
       • Now
       • Right now
       • Still