Present simple vs Present progressive

Present simple vs Present progressive

1. Present simple

   • The most common time expressions in the present simple are: usually, always, never, on Wednesdays, every Wednesday, twice a week, once a month, in general, every other day.
     • For example: He often visits his grandparents. I often buy comics. We usually go to Singapore in April. I usually get up early..
   • We use the present simple when something is generally or always true. The simple present tense is used to talk about things that happen regularly, repeatedly or all the time.
     • For example: People need food. It snows in winter here. Two and two make four.

2. Present progressive

   • With the present continuous we use these time expressions: now, right now, at present, presently, for the time being, currently, at the moment, at the present, nowadays, this year
     • For example: We are learning English now. He is presently studying in Istanbul. She's not waiting here at the moment. Car prices are getting higher nowadays /these days.
   • The Present Progressive is used when we talk about something which is happening now.We use the present continuous to talk about actions which are happening at the present moment, but will soon finish.
     • For example: Peter is reading a book now She's listening to the radio.

3. Stative verbs

   • Stative verbs are often verbs connected with thinking and opinions.
     • For example: She doesn’t know what to do. Do you agree with me? I don’t recognise it, do you?