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Differences between the present simple and the present continuous
simple present : The present simple in English is used to express.
Habits and routines
Repeated actions
Permanent situations
Permanent emotions and desires
example
I smoke
He drinks tea at breakfast
London is a large city
They live in a large mansion
She has three daughters and a son
We catch the bus every morning
General facts
Present continuous :used for actions that are happening at the time you speak or write
Describe actions that occur in a limited period of time
Talk about plans already made and preparations for the future
Mention trends or evolution in any issue
example
She is reading a book
Larry and Shirley are going on a date
We are learning English together
It is falling on the ground