Present Simple and Present Continuos

We use present simple for routines/habits and facts that dont change.

We often email each other          I come from Ireland

Time expressions: never, often, usually, sometimes, always, regularly

We use present continuos for things happening now, temporary situations and change and development.

He is playing the drums now.      He is staying with us at the moment.

We are getting quite popular these days.

Time expressions: at the moment, these days, now,this term/year