Present Simple vs Present Continuous

The present simple and the present continuous are two forms of the present tense in English. The present simple is used to describe actions or states that are true in general, or that happen regularly or habitually. For example: I drink coffee every The present continuous, on the other hand, is used to describe actions or events that are happening at the moment of speaking, or that are temporary. For example: I am drinking coffee right In general, the present simple is used to talk about routines, habits, facts or permanent states, while the present continuous is used to talk about temporary actions and events, and to express annoyance or to make polite requests.