Theory - Simple Present & Present Continuous

Which tense is used for repeated actions or habits?

Which tense is used for things which are always true?

Things which happen at the moment of speaking

Permanent or near permanent situations

This tense is used to talk about future events which are part of a timetable and the future in general after certain words.

This tense is used to talk about what happens in books, plays and films.

Used to talk about people in pictures and photos

Which tense is used to talk about definite future plans?

Used to talk about annoying habits (usually with 'always')

This tense is used with temporary or new habits.