As an English learner, do you know the difference between the Simple Present and the Present Progressive (Continuous) ? Many languages do not have a tense that differentiates between both. Simple Present: Used for regular actions, general truths or opinions. Example: "I eat lunch at noon." Present Progressive: Used for actions happening now or temporary situations. Example: "I am eating lunch right now." So, the simple present is for routines or facts, and the present progressive is for actions in progress or temporary situations.