This document summarizes the present tenses in English - the present simple and present continuous. It outlines their main uses and structures. The present simple is used for habits, permanent states, and with stative verbs. It forms the positive with the base verb form and the third person singular takes -s. The present continuous is used for temporary actions happening now and planned future events. It forms the positive with to be + verb + -ing. Examples of each tense are provided to illustrate their structures and uses.