Present Simple
• Use : For habits, routines, general truths, and states.
• Form : Subject + verb (base form) + s/es (for he, she, it)
Examples:
• I play tennis every weekend.
• She works in a bank.
• Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
Present Continuous
Use : For actions happening now, temporary actions, and future plans.
Form : Subject + am/is/are + verb+ing
Examples:
• They are watching TV now.
• She is studying for her exam.
• We are going to the party tonight.
When to use which ?
Use the present simple for:
• Timetables and schedules
• Instructions and recipes
• Facts that are always true
Use the present continuous for:
• Actions happening at the moment of speaking
• Temporary situations
• Changing situations