Simple Present vs Present Continuous

​Simple Present

We use Simple Present to talk about

habits, routines, things we do on a regular basis (e.g I go to school every day)

general truths (e.g The sun rises in the east)

the future after prepositions like when, until, as soon as, after

(e.g Don't open the window until you are completely dry)

fixed arrangements , timetables (The bus leaves for London at 3 p.m every day)

Present Continuous
We use the Present Continuous to talk about

what is happening now(e.g Look! The birds are singing!)

actions that have been arranged to happen (e.g I am going to the dentist at 5 p.m on Monday)

things that are changing gradually ( The weather is getting colder and colder)

actions that are happening temporarily (e.g John is working at nights this week)