Routine or temporary?

The Present Simple shows what is normal for you. The Present Continuous shows what is different for a short time.

• routine → I work at home.
• temporary → I'm working at a café.

• I usually drive to work, but this week I'm walking.
• She lives in Yerevan, but she's staying in Dilijan this month.
• He works in an office, but today he's working from home.

Present Simple clues

Words like usually, often, every day and on Mondays signal a routine. Use the Present Simple with them.

usually · often · always · every day · on Mondays · at weekends

• She usually has lunch at her desk.
• I go running every morning.
• We visit my parents at weekends.