Presente Simple vs. Continuo

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Use of the simple present

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Habitual actions

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Use of the present continuous

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Actions in progress

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Time markers (simple)

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Always, never, often

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Time markers (continuous)

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Now, at this moment

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Verb 'to be' in continuous

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Am, is, are + verb -ing

Front

Simple present tense verb

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Base verb (he/she/it + s)

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Simple example

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He plays soccer on Mondays.

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Continuous example

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He is playing soccer now.

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Permanent actions

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Simple present

Front

Temporary actions

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Present continuous