Present continuous = am / is / are + -ing. Use it for actions happening now or around now, and for future arrangements: I'm meeting Sam tonight.
Present simple for habits and facts. Some verbs are rarely used in the continuous: know, like, want, believe, understand, need.
| present continuous | present simple |
|---|---|
| I'm working now. | I work every day. |
| She's staying with friends this week. | She lives in Leeds. |
| Are you listening? | Do you listen to podcasts? |
Examples
- Look! It's snowing.happening now
- I'm reading a great book at the moment.around now
- We're flying to Rome on Friday.future arrangement
- I usually walk, but today I'm taking the bus.habit vs today
✅ Exercises
9 exercises: choose the right answer or type the missing word. Score 70% to complete the topic.