Listen to Finn and Sophie explain the present simple and present continuous tenses.

Quick tips for tutors Past, present or future includes: -The use of present simple; present continuous for present and future; past simple; past continuous; future simple; 'going to' ...

Present simple and present continuous Meaning and use We use the present simple for: things that we do regularly facts and truths habits permanent situations We often use adverbs of frequency and ...

However, while the present continuous can also express a temporary habit or repeated actions, it is not suitable for permanent ones.