Present Simple vs. Present Continuous for Kids & Teens

Present Continuous vs. Present Simple Present Simple is used for actions that happen regularly or facts that are always true. You form it by using the base form of the verb. For example: - I play soccer every Saturday. - She reads books. Present Continuous is used for actions that are happening right now or for temporary actions. You form it by using "am," "is," or "are" plus the verb ending in -ing. For example: - I am playing soccer right now. - She is reading a book. Conditions for Use: - Use Present Simple for habits, routines, and general truths. - Use Present Continuous for actions happening at the moment of speaking or for temporary situations. Examples of time expressions that are often used with these tenses: Present Simple: always, usually, often, sometimes, never, every day, on Mondays. Present Continuous: now, right now, at the moment, today, this week.