Present Simple and Continuous

The Present Simple and the Present Continuous

The present tense is used to talk about actions in the present. There are two forms of the present tense in English: the present simple and the present continuous.

The Present Simple

We use the present simple to talk about:
 * Activities you do usually (routine).

Examples: I play basketball.

He does his homework.

The Present Continuous

We use the Present Continuous to talk about:
 * Accions you are doing at that moment.
 * To talk about the plans you have and you are completly sure thar you´re going to do.

Examples: I´m playing basketball.

You´re going to the school.