Verbs

Present simple vs. present continuous

The present simple is used to talk about habits and facts - things that are often permanent.

• I speak a little Japanese.
• Jill's sister lives in Italy.

The present continuous is used to talk about changing situations and developments - things that are often temporary.

• I'm studying Japanese at night school.
• Everyone is learning English these days.

Affirmative and negative

I	am	(not) studying	Japanese at night school.
You/we/they	are
He/she/it	is

Question

Am	I	studying	Japanese at night school?
Are	you/we/they
Is	he/she/it