⇒  Present simple reminder :
– The present simple uses the base form of the verb.
– We use this tense for habits or routines, as well as facts.

FORM 
Subject + base verb

EXAMPLE
Every day, I wake up at 7 am. (habit/routine)
I live in Wales. (fact)

We can use adverbs of frequency with the present simple :
I always read before I go to bed.

⇒  Present continuous reminder :
The « present continuous » expresses an action happening in the current moment.

FORM
Subject + to be (present) + verb + ing

EXAMPLE
I’m doing my homework.
We’re eating with my parents.

We use time expressions related to « now » with the present continuous :
nowadays, currently, at the moment, right now, today…

⇒  DIFFERENCE
The present continuous = events happening right now
VS
Present simple = things that we do all the time

The present continuous is used only with action verbs. Actions verbs express things that we do. The present continuous is not used with stative verbs that express a feeling, belief, or state of being, such as “hope” or “want.”
Correct: I hope to see him today.
Incorrect: I am hoping to be seeing him today.
Correct: I want some ice cream right now.
Incorrect: I am wanting some ice cream right now.