Present Simple vs Present Continuous

We use present simple to talk about:

• regular actions

• actions happening now

• our preferences

• facts

We use present continuous to talk about:

• temporary actions

• actions happening at the moment

• everyday actions

• facts

Words characteristic for present continuous are:

• sometimes

• this weekend

• now

• never

Words characteristic for present simple are:

• now

• every day

• this week

• at the moment

Look! Tim ... (play) the drums.

You hardly ever ... (visit) us.

She ... (not get) up early at the weekends.

He ... (not cook) at the moment.

Wake up Tim. What ......... (you dream) about?

What ...... (polar bears eat)?