Present Simple Vs. Present Continuous

These two tenses are key tenses in the learning process of the English language. They are usually taught at the beginning of a course because they are used in very common situations.


PRESENT SIMPLE

It is used to talk about routines (among other uses). To learn more about its structure, watch this wonderful video:

Now that you know its formation, you can practice it here:

https://pcpi-2-ingles.wikispaces.com/PRESENT+SIMPLE+WORKSHEETS

https://e-edu.nbu.bg/pluginfile.php/719603/mod_resource/content/1/elementarypresentsimpleexercises.pdf

http://www.abcteach.com/free/g/grammar_presentsimple_elem_esl.pdf

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/download/test_simple_present_en.pdf



PRESENT CONTINUOUS

It is used to talk about actions that are happening now, at the moment of speaking (among other uses). This is how it is used:

You can practice present continuous here:

http://www.uhu.es/antonia.dominguez/present.pdf

http://bogglesworldesl.com/kids_worksheets/presentcontinuous.htm




PRESENT SIMPLE & PRESENT CONTINUOUS


Both tenses can be used in the same sentence. You only have to be sure when to use each:

http://www.slideshare.net/lilianaoana142/present-simple-and-present-continuous-35848282?related=1  (This is a powerpoint that explains both tenses very well)

Now, the following games and exercises have both tenses mixed up and you have to decide when to use each:

https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/grammar-games/present-simple-and-present-continuous

http://www.anglomaniacy.pl/grammar-printables-tenses.htm

https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/sites/kids/files/Grammar_worksheet_present_simple_and_present_continuous_gwg_the_woolly_jumper_final.pdf